Episode Notes

Episode 80: Incinerati Brewing’s Caught in the Rain Milkshake IPA

It’s the Two Minute Beer Review!

I’m Andrew Burkum and it’s that time again where we take on that massive craft brew aisle to find the hidden treasures waiting for us there.

This week we’re taking a look at Caught in the Rain Milkshake IPA by Incinerati Brewing Company in Fresno, CA. Will we end this review with soggy shoes? Let’s find out!

Caught in the Rain is golden and slightly cloudy in the glass. It has the distinct scent of malted milk powder, sweet vanilla, pineapple and banana Laffy Taffy. It’s really quite a noseful!

But what about the taste? Sweet. Very, very sweet. There’s a lot of tropical fruit all over the palate with this one. A distinct flavor of powdered milk around the sides—no doubt that’s from the added lactose that gives it that milkshake quality that’s in the title. There’s no pine or hoppiness in the beer, which for me really calls into question its labeling as an IPA. In fact there are more flavors that you might find in a Belgian ale, for example, those really banana-y, bubble gum flavors are incredibly prominent here. Then at the very end, there’s a distinct cotton candy aftertaste.

The mouthfeel of this beer fits the milkshake title perfectly. It’s very creamy and very full. The Tasting Team decided that this is kind of the Italian Cream Soda of beers. As far as my opinion? It’s. . .interesting. If you want sweetness and fruit, this is definitely your beer. For me, it’s a bit heavy on both of those things—again, especially so for something that’s called an IPA. I’d just like to see a little more bitterness in there somewhere to balance out all that candy. But this just goes to show that there’s a beer out there for everyone—and this one might just be for you! It certainly generated a lot of conversation in the tasting room!

This beer was donated by our Superfan and sponsor, Sandra Hay. Thanks so much, Sandy! What do you guys out there think? Have you tried a Milkshake IPA yet? Are they your thing? I want to know what you think! You can let me know by emailing me at [email protected] (using the number 2), tweeting me @2minutebeer or responding on Facebook where you’ll find the live video of this episode. I want to hear what you have to say--and make sure to share the episode so others can weigh in as well! Oh and while you’re at it, for my rating on this and countless other beers—some of which we haven’t even featured on the show yet, be sure to follow me on Untappd, just search for me by name, that’s Andrew Burkum spelled BURKUM and send me a friend request!

That’s all for this week, but I hope you’ll join me next week as I take a look at Evergreen Spaces IPA by Blaker Brewing in Ceres, CA. Will this one conjure up a walk in the woods for us? We’ll find out next week.
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