This Week's Favorite Craft Beer

I try to keep an open mind when it comes to trying new brews.  In the past I've compared new tastes to old tastes.  This, I discovered, was quite unfair.  Those who know me well know I prefer IPAs over most other craft beers.  This makes it difficult when trying to experiment with different flavors and tastes.  Although this week's favorite craft beer happens to be an IPA, I promise to mix it up when presenting my thoughts on new selections I have the opportunity to sample.

Last Friday night the Wife and I enjoyed a night out without the small humans.  We picked up a pair of tickets for a local show featuring Problem Child (An AC/DC tribute band) at a venue on the lake called The Pontoon.  They were awesome by the way!  Prior to checking out the show we munched on some awesome eats at Apps & Tapps (located downstairs from The Pontoon) in Mooresville, NC.  Check it out if you ever have the chance.  Anyway, their craft beer menu was quite attractive.  I sampled a few selections but my favorite of the evening was most definitely the Space Dust IPA from Elysian Brewing.  This brew is seriously fantastic.  It's not as bitter as most higher ABV IPAs and was incredibly smooth with a very satisfying aftertaste.  This "Totally Nebular IPA" would be perfect for someone who's not generally a fan of IPAs but would like get in the game.  If you happen to come across this wonderfully crafted brew, give it a try.  Then let me know what you thought in the comments.

Check out the specs!
STYLE
India Pale Ale
BODY
Light to Medium
TASTING NOTES
The hopping is pure starglow energy, with Chinook to bitter and late and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo.
MALTS
Great Western premium two-row, c-15 and Dextra-pils
HOPS
Chinook, Citra and Amarillo
ABV: 8.2%
IBU: 73
AVAILABILITY
Year round — 1/2 Bbl kegs, Six packs, 22 oz bottles