Fair State Co-Op – Hop Water – Citra & Galaxy Hops

A hop water from Minneapolis—a place called Fair State Co-Op! I believe they make a few different varieties—different kinds of hops. This one is Citra and Galaxy. The can says: “Super tropical with notes of peach, guava, orange, and pineapple.” I didn’t find it as such, exactly, though I’m no expert. It is delicious, I know that. The flavor is particularly citrussy, almost too much so—a bit winey even—very lively. I like the can—attractive, orange and off-white, a flat, or kind of matte label (all the craze) on a silver, aluminum can. Used to never see that—I’m guessing it’s a microbrew trend—a label stuck on a silver can—it doesn’t go all the way around, so there’s a space where the ends don’t meet—and it also doesn’t go all the way to the top or bottom. They want you to know it’s a label. Very interesting trend. Oh, and it’s a 16 ounce can—which I like, because I always want those extra four ounces. Trying it once more—this review is accurate, but I’m afraid it’s not my favorite—maybe I’m getting more discerning—more picky as I try more. Anyway, it’s OK—but delicious might be too positive. Quite nice, or something. Trying the last one—and I agree with the above—it is quite nice, not necessarily delicious. The one word that came to me again is winey. Which, I guess—as long as we’re talking about a drink, and not a person—is cool.

4.4.24