BERGAMONSTER IMPERIAL WHEAT

7% from Stratford, Connecticut

Bergamonster is a seasonal release (June to August). It is an unfiltered Imperial wheat ale, made with Bergamot Orange peel, raw wheat and both old and new world hops. Sampled on draught, the beer poured a cloudy golden blonde with a thin white head. Cloves, spice alcohol, banana, lemon, yeasts, bergamot, coriander and floral tea were to be found on the nose. The beer was too sweet for my liking, and I could not get past the perfume like quality of the taste. It was quite sweet with banana, yeasty esters, citrus, coriander, bergamot and spice.  The body wad medium and the carbonation was average. Sorry Two Roads, this one isn’t for me.

PERSIAN LIME GOSE ~ TWO ROADS BREWING CO

4.5% from Stamford, Connecticut

Sampled at a tap takeover at my Toronto local. This brew is part of Two Roads Tanker Truck sour series (because it is soured in a tanker truck!) and is brewed with the juice from Persian limes (juice from a local juicery), flaked rye and salt. Sampled on draught the beer poured a slightly cloudy light straw yellow with a thin white head that recedes quickly. The aroma has notes of lime and citrus, wheat, and salt. The beer reminded me a little of a margarita. It begins with lots of tart lime, with a little malty sweetness and finishes with a touch of salt. I found this one east drinking, and delicious - an excellent quencher on a hot day. The body is light, and the carbonation was moderate. I really liked this one - good amount of tartness, and very refreshing.