Chop Biscuit Draught Review -Natty's Elm Street IPA

We figured it's time to get back to my roots here at the Chop Biscuit and start the reviews of The World's Best draughts. I've  poked fun at some favorite canned beers in the past, but ultimately we love the best in beer making. Whether it's a Belgium White, American Brown Ale, Japanese Rice lager or an oatmeal stout -

We love good beer!

So, let's start the exposition with our first review.

Brewery: Natty Greene's Brewing Company  Greensboro, NC

Beer Style Description: English India Pale Ale



English IPA was first brewed in England and exported for the British troops in India during the late 1700s. To withstand the voyage, IPA's were basically tweaked Pale Ales that were much more malty and boasted a higher alcohol content and were well-hopped, as hops are a natural preservative. This boated well for long ass hauls across the Atlantic. Historians believe that an IPA was then watered down for the troops, while officers and the elite would savor the beer at full strength. *The Douchebag elite! The English IPA has a lower alcohol due to taxation over the decades. The leaner the brew the less amount of malt there is and less need for a strong hop presence which would easily put the brew out of balance. Some brewers have tried to recreate the original IPA with strengths close to 8-9%, but rarely get that high.

Reviewer: Poncho Sinatra

I had a glass of Natty's Elm Street IPA on a recent Jaunt down to Greensboro for the Battlefield Earth reenactment at the Greensboro Battlefield. Kidding of course, it was a work outing that ended up at Natty's fine dining establishment.  I was unfortunately tainted by a horrible draught I received from the waiter on a previous trip and I believed the tap lines were doing this beer justice, so I re-ordered this draft at this time and it was a bit more forgiving.

Overall, this is a really refreshing and enjoyable IPA. The Ale had some interesting floral notes which was a bit strange at first, but learned to like after drinking a few sips. It's not the most flavorful, but it would be the perfect brew to crack open on a hot day in the summertime. It's a little bit sweeter than the average IPA, but I enjoyed that difference. This is a nice example of the style and I would definitely drink it again.

What They Say:

Smooth, easy drinking India Pale Ale. Crisp on the palette with subtle hints of Golden Hop flowers.

This drink would be a little too classy for Georgetown Alumni.

Chop biscuit Rating:

C+