White Rajah by The Brew Kettle

The third beer of the Open It! weekend was White Rajah by The Brew Kettle in Strongsville, Ohio.  White Rajah IPA was not exactly a beer that I was saving for a special occasion, but rather just never seemed to get too.  The moment never seemed to come.  From my understanding this was a one time batch from The Brew Kettle, and is a shame as it is a very good beer.

Tasting Notes:
Poured a hazy yellow from a 22oz bottle creating a one finger head and some lacing.  A strong citrus and tropical fruit aroma.  Citrus and other fruit flavors are dominate in this beer, but nowhere near as bold as the aroma. White Rajah has a dry sweet finish that leaves you wanting more.  I wish they would brew more of this so I could get some next time I pass through Ohio.

#10 of 1001 Odell Brewing Co. IPA

Another in the Series based off of the book 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)).

I stopped by Odell when I went out to Denver, and was successful in bringing a couple bottles of the IPA back.  The IPA has eight hop additions using a specially designed hop back.  A hop back is a tank acting like a strainer to assist in adding additional hop flavor.  The bottle explains that the beer is an Americanized version of of an English IPA.  Not sure if that matters.  Most beers in the U.S. are an Americanized version of some beer somewhere, but I digress.

Tasting Notes:
Poured a nice thick foamy head, with bubbles coming to the surface.  A fruity aroma.  Citrus on the tongue and very herbal in quality.  Finishes dry and lingers on your palate.