September 27th, 2021 - Having Breakfast In America With A Mimosa IPA

"And now for something completely different..."

Good morning!  The Meista here enjoying the first day of my "stayvacation" and helping you wake up today with something a little different than my usual metal/hard rock offerings... a pairing of  "Breakfast In America", the wonderful, classic album by Supertramp and a crisp and juicy Mimosa IPA from Bewilder Brewing Company!

Album Info:

• Artist: Supertramp
• Title: "Breakfast In America"
• Recorded: May through December 1978 at The Village Recorder (Studio B) in Los Angeles, California
• Release date: March 29th, 1979 (6th studio album by Supertramp)
• Record company: A&M Records
• Production: Peter Henderson and Supertramp
• Album cover art: Mick Haggerty (art direction/cover design) and Aaron Rapoport (cover photography)
• Personnel: Rick Davies (vocals, piano, organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, synthesizers, and harmonica), John Helliwell (saxophones, clarinets, siren whistle, whistling, backing vocals), Roger Hodgson (vocals, electric guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, harmonium, Bob Siebenberg (drums and percussion), and Dougie Thomson (bass)
• Musical style: Progressive rock, rock, power pop, art rock
• Sound: More pop-oriented and radio friendly than their previous progressive concept albums, with "Breakfast In America", Supertramp embraced a post-Beatles rock/pop sound.  Although very poppy, the album is richly textured, wonderfully written, and masterfully executed... and in many ways defines the soundtrack of my days growing up in suburban America in the 1970s! 
• Major themes: Relationships, human interaction, conflicting ideals between people, the satirizing of American culture, how Americans live, pop culture, dreaming of a better life, joy, etc.
• Tracks:   

1. "Gone Hollywood"
2. "The Logic Song"
3. "Goodbye Stanger"
4. "Breakfast In America"
5. "Oh Darling"
6. "Take The Long Way Home"
7. "Lord Is It Mine"
8. "Just Another Nervous Wreck"
9. "Casual Conversations"
10. "Child Of Vision"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Bewilder Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://bewilderbrewing.com/
• Brew: Mimosa IPA 
• Style: Sour India Pale Ale (IPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 6.7%
• IBUs: 25 
• Ingredients: German hops with Cara Cara orange and tangerine puree
• Pour: The Mimosa IPA pours a hazy, golden orange-yellow with a 1+ finger, eggshell white, frothy head with great retention and intricate, layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose is very citrusy, fruity, tart, floral, and slightly grainy.  There are aromas of freshly squeeze orange juice, orange zest, tangerine, Tang, lemon juice and zest, lime peel, wild flowers, a hint of honey, and crackery biscuit.
• Taste: Following the nose, the taste is very fruity, citrusy, slightly tart .  There are notes of orange juice, orange zest, orange marmalade, tangerine, lemon juice, light cranberry juice, cracked wheat, and light honey.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied and well carbonated, the mouthfeel is very crisp, juicy, tart, and refreshing with a dry, clean finish.

Overall pairing: The Mimosa IPA is a delightfully crisp and juicy brew with combined IPA and sour ale goodness... a great beer to sip whilst grooving to the sweet and rich sounds of Supertramp's "Breakfast In America"... a great way to wake up on Monday morning!    

Cheers!!