In this episode, Matt reviews Space Monkey Mafia, a cold IPA from Moonraker Brewing in Auburn, California. Right off the bat, Matt expresses his frustration with the brewery’s website, which he finds to be lacking in information. Despite this, he is enjoying the beer, which is described as having a citrusy flavor with notes of white grape and sweet malt.
The main focus of the episode is a discussion about the cold IPA style, including its characteristics and the ongoing debate around the name. Matt shares his experience brewing cold IPAs and his thoughts on how it compares to Indian Pale Lagers.
Matt then provides a detailed review of the Space Monkey Mafia, covering its appearance, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel.
Since there were no one-star reviews available for the beer, Matt includes a segment where he shares some negative reviews of Billy Joel’s album Stormfront, which contains the lyrics that inspired the beer’s name.
Overall, Matt gives Space Monkey Mafia a positive review and the episode provides an in-depth look at the cold IPA style.
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