Father Nelson: Destroyer of Worlds

Editor’s note: We have been informed that La Cumbre and area liquor stores are running very low on bombers of Father Nelson, so hurry up and get yours before it’s all gone. — Stoutmeister

My first taste of this wonderful ode to the glories of hops came on the day of its release, and I was so impressed that I took home a bomber as well for further tasting and analysis. My bomber was filled on April 17, a mere four days before consumption. As such it was fresh as hell and wondrous.

To say that Father Nelson is a marvel of stupendously hoppy proportions would be a disservice to what is one hell of an IPA. Father Nelson is a worthy companion to the award-winning Project Dank and I would also put it up against the best IPAs in the land. The flavor is unique, with a multitude of glorious layers. I would call this the pineapple king of IPAs, tropical and smooth and as fresh as can be. There are layers of orange, grapefruit, and lemon, with hints of coconut and pi

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