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Tall Boys Midnight Ride : Background
Tall Boys Midnight Ride is a 6.5% West Coast IPA from Tall Boys Brewing, based in Nagoya, Aichi. It’s part of their canned and draught lineup, with it being part of their regular lineup since December 2021. Tall Boys Midnight Ride is brewed using Citra, El Dorado, and Enigma hops with the yeast of choice being Chico California Ale.
At A Glance
- ABV : 6.5%
- Style : West Coast IPA
- Hops : Citra, El Dorado, and Enigma
- Adjuncts : –
- IBU : 66
Sale Information
- Availability : Regular
- On Sale : December 2021
- Size : 500 ml
Tall Boys Midnight Ride : Appearance, Aroma, and Taste
The beer poured out a slightly hazy murky orangey brown colour with a thick white head on top that clung to the glass. That head left solid streaks down the side, with them slowly breaking apart as the beer got lower.
The aroma was a mix between a modern West Coast IPA and an old school. Hints of resinous pine notes were present, alongside some stone fruit and citrus fruits. Passionfruit and grapefruit were the first aromas to come through, with some light lemon being present in the background. There was a touch of malt sweetness to support, but not enough to dominate.
Finally, the body began with a strong bitterness, though it didn’t last long until the fruitiness came through. As in the aroma, Tall Boys Midnight Ride was a definite cross between a modern and old school West Coast IPA, with the passionfruit and grapefruit being the two dominant flavours, with a lemon twinge just behind. The pine notes were present but not as pronounced as in the aroma, and the sweetness of the body just cut through enough in the aftertaste to give the hoppiness a respite.
Tall Boys Midnight Ride : The Bottom Line
I liked Tall Boys Midnight Ride but not enough to rush out and buy another can of it.
Tall Boys Midnight Ride : Where to Buy
It can be bought online at the following places:
