Matthew J.
Yelp
Before going to the Cardinals game, I had to make a stop at @4handsbrewingco . We went upstairs where they have a whole second bar, arcade games, and more seating. This brewery is the perfect place to stop before a game being so close to the ballpark. My brewery companion and I split two flights, so I got to try EIGHT beers from the brewery from their seltzers to their imperial stouts.
Rockmelon:
A Hazy IPA with a pleasant juiciness. A unique flavor of cantaloupe from the fruit addition during fermentation and plenty of tropical flavors & aromas from El Dorado hops. Medium-low bitterness with balance from the fruit / hop choices.
Sparkler Hard Seltzer:
A proper seltzer choice for the Memorial Day Weekend. Taste like the nostalgic Bomb Pop with cherry, lime, and blue raspberry flavors.
Single Speed
An American Blonde Ale with a low toasted cracker malt profile. Medium-low floral aroma and flavor - jasmine flower additions apparent and enjoyable.
Ultra Violet:
A low ABV sour with just enough tartness. Very refreshing and easy drinking on a hot St. Louis day.
Madagascar Maple:
An Imperial Milk Stout aged in bourbon barrels that were used to age maple syrup. HUGE notes of maple, vanilla, and oak. Backed by medium chocolate. The maple syrup does provide sweetness, but not cloying.
Madagascar Tahitian:
An Imperial Milk Stout aged in freshly-emptied bourbon barrels with Tahitian vanilla beans, tart montmorency cherries, almonds, and cacao nibs from Davao, Philippines. Sweeter than the Maple, but good balance of nuttiness / roastiness with very minor cherry notes.
Madagascar Cobbler:
An Imperial Milk Stout in bourbon barrels with blackberries, raspberries, and cinnamon. Tastes like a cobbler straight from the oven with an explosion of warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate), vanilla, fruitiness, and mild bitterness. Very complex and my favorite of the variants.
Madagascar Blueberry:
An Imperial Milk Stout in bourbon barrels used for maple syrup with blueberries. Very fruity, balanced by the maple & bourbon characters similar to the Maple variant.