February 14th, 2026 - On a Need to Know Basis for the Ob(Servant)

 

Hello and happy Saturday evil-doers, metal maniacs, hopheads, and craft beer lovers!  The Meista here with another great pairing for you... a hoppy and delicious Need To Know Basis Hoppy Ale from Offset Brewing and "Ob(Servant)", the 4th studio album by Tasmanian technical death metal band Psycroptic!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Psycroptic
• Title: "Ob(Servant)"
• Recorded: March through May 2008 at Crawlspace Studios and Red Planet Studios
• Release date: September 26th, 2008 (4th full-length studio album by Psycroptic)
• Record company: Nuclear Blast Records
• Production: Psycroptic
• Album cover art: Raymond Swanland
• Personnel: Cameron Grant (bass), David Haley (drums), Joe Haley (guitars), Jason Peppiatt (vocals)
• Musical style: Technical death metal with elements of blackened death metal
• Sound: Blending insane riffage with wonderful counter-rhythmic intensity and brutal vocals, the sound on "Ob(Servant)" is both intense and mesmerizing.  As always, Joe's guitar work is awe-inspiring, while David and Cameron lay down an impressively powerful rhythm for Peppiatt's fierce vocals.
• Major themes: Death, destruction, metaphysics, mythology, science fiction, politics, ignorance, corruption, fantasy, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Ob(Servant)"
2. "A Calculated Effort"
3. "Slaves Of Nil"
4. "The Shifting Equilibrium"
5. "Removing The Common Bond"
6. "Horde In Devolution"
7. "Blood Stained Lineage"
8. "Immortal Army Of One"
9. "Initiate"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Offset Bier Company (Park City, Utah)
• Website: https://offsetbier.com/
• Brew: Need To Know Basis Hoppy Ale
• Style: American Pale Ale
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 5.0%
• Ingredients: ?
• Pour: The Need To Know Basis Hoppy Ale pours a clear, bright, golden-yellow hue with a frothy, bright white, thin head with good sustain and soapy lacing. 
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, dank, floral, and malty.  There are aromas of tangerine, grapefruit rind, stone fruit (apricot), yuzu, lemon zest, light pine resin, a hint of toffee, and light, crackery biscuit.
• Taste: The taste is like the nose: citrusy, hoppy, grainy and malty.  There are notes of pink grapefruit juice, yuzu, lemon zest, hints of dank pine, white pepper, and soft, sweet toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Need To Know Basis Hoppy Ale is very crisp, yet smooth with a dry, clean, and slightly bitter finish.

Overall pairing: The mysterious Need To Know Basis Hoppy Ale from the folks at Offset is a delightfully hoppy and very drinkable brew with loads of bright citrusy notes... perfect to crush whilst pumping your fists and banding your head to the intricate, intense, and intoxicating metal attack of Psycroptic's excellent "Ob(Servant)" album!  'Nuff said! 

Cheers and hails!

February 13th, 2026 - The Pyscho Killer Has a Taste For the Kill

 

Hey there metal maniacs, rockers, rollers, and hop freaks!  Happy Friday the 13th!  The Meista here today pairing "A Taste For The Kill", the killer debut album by Ohio metallers Rip Ryde and a Pyscho Killer Juicy Pale Ale from the folks at SaltFire Brewing Company!  Hell yeah!!

Album Info:

• Artist: Rip Ryde
• Title: "A Taste For The Kill"
• Recorded: June 2020 at Mercinary Studios in Cleveland, Ohio
• Release date: March 30th, 2022 (1st studio album by Rip Ryde)
• Record company: King Of Sting Records
• Production: Rip Ryde and Noah Buchanan
• Album cover art: HF (layout) and Barbara Merritt (photography), and ModBlackMoon (band logo)
• Personnel: Wayne Richards (guitars), Brad Skinner (vocals), Matt Sorg (guitars), Ryan Steigerwald (drums), and Ed Stephens (bass)
• Musical style: Heavy metal, hard rock
• Sound: Blending '80s metal with influence from bands like Dokken, Kiss, and the Scorpions with hard rock sensibility, the sound on "A Taste For The Kill" is a straightforward, high-octane sonic attack!  I'm always impressed by Sorg's guitar work, but it really shines here... some of his most emotive and melodic solos!  And the band as a whole is incredibly tight!  This album is an absolute joy to spin!
• Major themes: Life, death, darkness, rock and roll, desire, sex, power, violence, etc. 
• Tracks: 

1. "Stop, Rip And Roll"
2. "My Oh My"
3. "Legends For The End"
4. "Sweet Rocket Girl"
5. "Into The Darkness Again"
6. "Meat's Meat"
7. "Codex Gigas"
8. "Dance For The Massacre"
9. "Jack Of Spades"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: SaltFire Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://www.saltfirebrewing.com/
• Brew: Psycho Killer Juicy Pale Ale
• Style: New England Pale Ale / Hazy Pale Ale
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 5.0%
• Pour: The Psycho Killer pours a hazy, pale, straw-yellow hue with a thin, bright white, head that dissipates to a thin ring, but with sticky lacing.
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, floral, lightly bready, and slightly sweet.  There are aromas of grapefruit rind, orange peel, fresh berries, wildflowers, honey, and sweet caramel.
• Taste: The taste of the Psycho Killer is bold, citrusy, somewhat bitter and hoppy, yet very drinkable.  There are notes of orange and lemon zest, grapefruit juice, strawberry, soft caramel, freshly baked wheat bread, and light pine.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Psycho Killer is crisp with a slightly bitter and dry finish.

Overall pairing: The punchy, citrusy, bittersweet and hoppy flavors and aromas of the SaltFire Psycho Killer is perfect for the heavy-duty metal punch of Rip Ryde!  Those crisp, juicy flavors enhance the precision and depth of melodic and fiery guitars of Richards and Sorg, while the maltier notes are perfect for the powerful rhythms and grooves of Steigerwald and Stephens!  'Nuff said!

Make sure to check out my interview with Rip Ryde guitarist Matt Sorg from a few years back right here: https://youtu.be/bMYjlAMwDoc

Cheers!  Rock on!

February 8th, 2026 - My Obsession With Charlotte Wessels' Amazing Voice Got Me Excommunicated!

 

Goedemiddag and happy Sunday!  Today I'm rocking out with a pairing of the fantastic "The Obsession", the most recent studio album by Dutch vocalist Charlotte Wessels and a delightfully tasty and hoppy Excommunicated NW India Pale Ale from Chappell Brewing!  Yes!

Album Info:

• Artist: Charlotte Wessels
• Title: "The Obsession"
• Recorded: 2024 
• Release date: September 2024 (3rd full-length studio album released by Charlotte Wessels)
• Record company: Napalm Records
• Production: Charlotte Wessels
• Album cover art: Marnix de Klerk (graphics and illustrations) and Tim Tronckoe (photography)
• Personnel: Charlotte Wessels (lead vocals) with Elianne Anemaat (cello), Joey Marin de Boer (drums), Timo Somers (guitars and backing vocals), Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (bass and backing vocals)
• Additional and guest musicians: Vikram Shankar (keyboards and orchestral arrangements), Simone Simons (vocals on "Dopamine"), Sophia Vernikov (piano and Hammond organ), and Alissa White-Gluz (vocals on "Ode To The West Wind")
• Musical style: Rock, power pop with elements of symphonic metal, melodic metal, and progressive metal/rock
• Sound: Upbeat, highly energetic, and rather poppy, Charlotte Wessels' latest, "The Obsession" furthers the sound they've been developing over the past few years... guitar and keyboard driven melodic metal with synth-pop influence.  As always, Wessels' vocals soar!  And those incredibly upbeat bass, guitars, and drum rhythms make you want to bounce!
• Major themes: Relationships, life, death, loss, pain, sorrow, yearning, perseverance, love, lust, hope, truth, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Chasing Sunsets"
2. "Dopamine"
3. "The Exorcism"
4. "Soulstice"
5. "The Crying Room"
6. "Ode To The West Wind"
   
7. "Serpentine"
8. "Praise"
9. "All You Are"
10. "Vigor + Valor"
11. "Breathe;"
12. "Soft Revolution"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Chappell Brewing (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://chappell.beer/
• Brew: Excommunicated NW India Pale Ale
• Style: Double India Pale Ale (DIPA) / Imperial IPA
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 8.0%
• Ingredients: HBC-522, HBC-638, and Spectrum hops
• Pour: The Excommunicated NW India Pale Ale pours a clear golden-yellow with a thin, bright white head with good sustain and light, sudsy lacing.
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, dank, herbal, floral, and earthy.  There are aromas of grapefruit rind, tangerine, orange peel, melon, dried mango, summer pine, juniper, wildflowers, herbal tea, toasted bread, and light toffee.
• Taste: The taste of the Excommunicated NW India Pale Ale follows the nose with bright, citrusy, tropical, floral, and piney flavors.  There are notes of pink grapefruit juice, orange juice and zest, lime, mango, cantaloupe, pine resin, black tea, and soft caramel/pine.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied and well-carbonated, the mouthfeel of the Excommunicated NW India Pale Ale is with a crisp and biting with resinous and slightly oily finish.

Overall pairing: The Excommunicated NW India Pale Ale from Chappell Brewing is a complex and hoppy, yet inviting, drinkable, and flavorful brew... perfect for the depth, honesty, and beauty of Charlotte Wessels' fantastic "The Obsession" album!  Those complex hop flavors go great with Wessels' amazing vocals, while the malty flavors go great with the soaring and powerful music of these outstanding musicians!  'Nuff said!  

Proost!!  Gezondheid!!

February 7th, 2026 - A Centennial of Modern Music

 

Good evening rockers, rollers, and craft beer lovers!  The Meista here tonight with another great pairing for you... a hoppy and delicious Centennial Pale Ale from Offset Brewing and Be-Bop Deluxe's classic "Modern Music" album!  Woohoo!

Album Info:

• Artist: Be-Bop Deluxe
• Title: "Modern Music"
• Recorded: June through July 1976 at Abbey Road Studios in London, England
• Release date: September 3rd, 1976 (4th studio album by Be-Bop Deluxe)
• Record company: Harvest / EMI / Capitol
• Production: John Leckie and Bill Nelson
• Album cover art: Bill Nelson (concept design) and John Thornton (photography)
• Personnel: Andy Clark (keyboards), Simon Fox (drums), Bill Nelson (guitars, keyboards, and lead vocals), and Charlie Tumahai (bass guitar and backing vocals) 
• Musical style: Art rock, power pop, progressive rock/pop with elements of glam rock
• Sound: A criminally underrated band, Be-Bop Deluxe's sound blends power pop, art rock, and new wave with classic glam rock.  Nelson's vocals and underrated guitar work really stand out on this album along with the heavy-duty rhythms of Fox and Tumahai... outstanding!
• Major themes: Science fiction imagery, love, music, the human condition, modern life, solitude, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Orphans Of Babylon"
2. "Twilight Capers"
3. "Kiss Of Light"
4. "The Bird Charmers Destiny"
5. "The Gold At The End Of My Rainbow"
6. "Bring Back The Spark"
7. "Modern Music"
8. "Dancing In The Moonlight (All Alone)"
9. "Honeymoon On Mars"
10. "Lost In The Neon World"
11. "Dance Of The Uncle Sam Humanoids"
12. "Modern Music (Reprise)"
13. "Forbidden Lovers"
14. "Down On Terminal Street"
15. "Make The Music Magic"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Offset Bier Company (Park City, Utah)
• Website: https://offsetbier.com/
• Brew: Centennial Pale Ale
• Style: American Pale Ale
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 5.0%
• Ingredients: Centennial hops
• Pour: The Centennial pours a somewhat hazy, pale golden-yellow hue with a frothy, off-white, 2+ finger head with great sustain and lots of sticky, sudsy, layered lacing. 
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, dank, floral, and malty.  There are aromas of tangerine, grapefruit rind, stone fruit (apricot), yuzu, lemon zest, light pine resin, a hint of toffee, and light, crackery biscuit.
• Taste: The taste is like the nose: citrusy, hoppy, grainy and malty.  There are notes of pink grapefruit juice, yuzu, lemon, light mango, dank pine, light strawberry, white pepper, and soft, sweet toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Centennial is very crisp, yet smooth with a dry, clean, and slightly bitter finish.

Overall pairing: The Centennial Pale Ale from the folks at Offset is a delightfully hoppy and very drinkable brew with loads of bright citrusy notes... perfect for the rockin' good time of Be-Bop Deluxe's "Modern Music"!  'Nuff said! 

Cheers!!  Rock on!!

February 7th, 2026 - Necking with Charline

 

Hello and happy Saturday rockers, rollers, and craft beer freaks!  Your pal the Meista here today pairing "Charline", the 6th album by German rock band Wallenstein along with a hoppy and bold Necking Pale Ale from my friends at Fisher Brewing Company!  Hell yeah!!

Album Info: 

• Artist: Wallenstein
• Title: "Charline"
• Recorded: Summer 1978 at Dierks Studios in Pulheim Stommeln near Cologne, Germany
• Release date: 1978 (6th studio album by Wallenstein)
• Record company: RCA Victor 
• Production: Horst Pawlik
• Album cover art: Michael von Gimbut (photography) and Roland Schmidt (graphics)
• Personnel:  Pete Brough (guitars and backing vocals), Jürgen Dollase (keyboards and backing vocals), Michael Dommers (guitars and backing vocals), Kim Merz (lead vocals), Terry Park (bass), and Charly Terstappen (drums and percussion)
• Musical style: Rock, pop, art rock, Krautrock
• Sound: Blending the innovative 1970s Krautrock approach with straightforward pop rock sensibility, the sound on Wallenstein's "Charline" is both compelling and engaging. Merz's vocals remind me of Dan McCafferty while the music is reminiscent of 10cc.  Great stuff!
• Major themes: Life, love, relationships, youth, the passing of time, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Charline"
2. "Fire In The Rain"
3. "Life Is True In London Town"
4. "Red Wine For The Judge"
5. "All Good Children - Part 1 (Parent's Talks)"
6. "Midnight Blue"
7. "Sally Don't Mind"
8. "All Good Children - Part 2 (Children's Reply)"
9. "Strong And Steady"
10. "Oldtime Café"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Fisher Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: http://www.fisherbeer.com/
• Brew: Necking Pale Ale
• Style: West-Coast Pale Ale 
• Serving: 32 ounce crowler can
• ABV: 5.0%
• IBUs: 35
• Ingredients: Nectaron hops
• Pour: The Necking Pale Ale pours a fairly clear, bronze-amber hue with a billowy and frothy, off white, 2+ finger head with great sustain and lots of sudsy, sticky, and layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose is characterized by very citrusy aromas along with floral, earthy, dank, and herbal hops, and more subtle sweeter malts.  There are aromas of grapefruit rind, tangerine zest, orange zest, kiwi, wet pine needles, orange herbal tea, wildflowers, doughy bread, toasted malts, and a hint of soft, sweet caramel/toffee.
• Taste: The taste of the Necking Pale Ale is very citrusy, earthy, and herbal along with crackery maltiness.  There are notes of grapefruit juice, orange pith, tangerine, pine resin, black tea, crackery biscuit, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is crisp, slightly bitter, yet smooth with a dry, bitter finish

Overall pairing: Complex and heartfelt Krautrock deserves a brew of equal intensity and flavor... thus the Necking Pale Ale from the fine folks at Fisher!  Those big, complex citrus flavors are great for the overall rock and roll vibe, while the complex fruit flavors go great with the powerful vocals!

Prost!! 

February 6th, 2026 - Ozzy's Symptom of the Universe

Hello and hails evil-doers, rockers, rollers, and craft beer freaks!  One more for ya the get the weekend off the right way!  Your drinking buddy the Meista here this evening pairing a bold and delicious Ozzy Bourbon Barrel Aged Black Ale, a tasty brew from Chappell Brewing that honors the legacy of the late, great Ozzy Osborne and "Symptom Of The Universe: The Original Black Sabbath 1970–1978", a fantastic compilation double-album chronicling the first eight years (the Ozzy-era) from the mighty Black Sabbath!  Oh, hell yeah!!

Album Info:

• Artist: Black Sabbath
• Title: "Symptom Of The Universe: The Original Black Sabbath 1970–1978"
• Recorded: 1969 through 1978 at various studios
• Release date: October 22nd, 2002 (8th compilation album by Black Sabbath)
• Record company: Warner Bros. / Rhino
• Production: Sharon Osbourne
• Album cover art: ? 
• Personnel: Geezer Butler (bass guitar), Tony Iommi (guitars), Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), and Bill Ward (drums and percussion)
• Additional musicians: Don Airey (keyboards), John Elstar (harmonica), Rick Wakeman (piano and mini-Moog), and Gerald Woodruffe (keyboards)
• Musical style: Heavy metal, hard rock
• Sound: Yeah, this is the stuff!!  29 mind-blowing tracks of sludgy, doomy, head-banging perfection from the godfathers of metal!!  You don't need me to tell you how bad ass these fellas are... Ozzy, Iommi, Geezer, and Ward define themselves through their playing.  And I won't insult your intelligence by trying to give you some lame breakdown of my interpretation of each song.  Just know that it is face-melting heaviness, paint-peeling intensity!  'Nuff said!
• Major themes: War, darkness, mythology, love, lust, beauty, suffering, power, vengeance, insanity, death, the occult, heroism, etc. 
• Tracks: 

1. Disc one:
   

   1. "Black Sabbath" (Originally from Black Sabbath) 
   2. "N.I.B." (Originally from Black Sabbath) 
   3. "The Wizard" (Originally from Black Sabbath) 
   4. "Warning" (Originally from Black Sabbath) 
   5. "Evil Woman" (Originally from Black Sabbath) † 
   6. "Paranoid" (Originally from Paranoid) 
   7. "Iron Man" (Originally from Paranoid) 
   8. "War Pigs" (Originally from Paranoid) 
   9. "Fairies Wear Boots" (Originally from Paranoid) 
   10. "Sweet Leaf" (Originally from Master of Reality) 
   11. "Children of the Grave" (Originally from Master of Reality) 
   12. "Into the Void" (Originally from Master of Reality) 
   13. "Lord of This World" (Originally from Master of Reality)

   †Previously unavailable in the US
   
   Disc two:
   

   1. "After Forever" (Originally from Master of Reality) 
   2. "Snowblind" (Originally from Black Sabbath, Vol. 4) 
   3. "Laguna Sunrise" (Originally from Black Sabbath, Vol. 4) 
   4. "Changes" (Originally from Black Sabbath, Vol. 4) 
   5. "Tomorrow's Dream" (Originally from Black Sabbath, Vol. 4) 
   6. "Supernaut (Originally from Black Sabbath, Vol. 4) 
   7. "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" (Originally from Sabbath Bloody Sabbath) 
   8. "Fluff" (Originally from Sabbath Bloody Sabbath) 
   9. "Sabbra Cadabra" (Originally from Sabbath Bloody Sabbath) 
   10. "Am I Going Insane (Radio)" (Originally from Sabotage) 
   11. "Symptom of the Universe" (Originally from Sabotage) 
   12. "Hole in the Sky" (Originally from Sabotage) 
   13. "Rock 'n' Roll Doctor" (Originally from Technical Ecstasy) 
   14. "Dirty Women" (Originally from Technical Ecstasy) 
   15. "Never Say Die" (Originally from Never Say Die!) -
   16. "A Hard Road (Originally from Never Say Die!) 

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Chappell Brewing (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://chappell.beer/
• Brew: Ozzy Bourbon Barrel Aged Black Ale
• Style: Cascadian Dark Ale / Black India Pale Ale (IPA) 
• Serving: 25 ounce bottle
• ABV: 7.0%
• Ingredients: Galaxy and Lotus hops aged in bourbon barrels
• Pour: The Ozzy pours a very murky, very dark brown with firm and frothy, 2-finger, light mocha, creamy head with great retention and layered, sticky lacing.
• Nose: The nose is earthy, roasty, chocolaty, slightly boozy, and very hoppy.  There are aromas of pine needles, grapefruit rind, dark chocolate, oak, rich bourbon, and roasted malts.
• Taste: The taste is earthy, hoppy, citrusy, and roasty.  There are notes of pine resin, grapefruit juice, orange pith, black tea, bittersweet dark chocolate, roasted malts, blackberries, bitter herbs, burnt toffee, bourbon, and oak.
• Mouthfeel: Full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Ozzy is thick, sticky, bitter, yet smooth with a dry, bitter, and slightly boozy finish.

Overall pairing: I'm not sure if any one brew can truly capture the sheer brilliance and intensity of Black Sabbath, but the Ozzy Dark Ale does a pretty damn good job of keeping pace!  Those big, bold earthy and hoppy notes are perfect for the doomy, muddy, sludgy power of the down-tuned guitars, thunderous bass, and cannon fire drumming! 

"Clap your fuckin' hands!!"  And raise those horns and pints high!!  

Hails to the memory of Ozzy!!

February 6th, 2026 - There's So Much Room to Focus

 

Hello and happy Friday rockers, proggers and hop lovers!  The Meista here today rocking out with a pairing of "Focus 12" by legendary Dutch progressive rock band Focus and a delicious, juicy, and hoppy So Much Room Hazy IPA from the fine folks at Revision Brewing Company!  Yes!!

Album Info:

• Artist: Focus
• Title: "Focus 12"
• Recorded: at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, The Netherlands
• Release date: July 5th, 2024 (17th full-length album by Focus)
• Record company: In And Out Of Focus Records / Cherry Red / Spirit Of Unicorn Music  
• Production: Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet
• Album cover art: Roger Dean (paintings and band logo)
• Personnel: Menno Gootjes (guitars, piano, and synth), Udo Pannekeet (bass, synth, and programming), Pierre Van Der Linden (drums), and Thijs Van Leer (flute, organ, piano, and synth)
• Musical style: Progressive rock with elements of jazz fusion
• Sound: With "Focus 12", the master musicians that are Focus present some of their most compelling and engaging work yet.  Gootjes's phenomenal guitar work and Van Leer's icon flute float over a tapestry of wonderful rhythms, grooves, and melodies! 
• Major themes: An instrumental album, themes are fairly open to interpretation, but I get the following impressions when I listen to this lovely album: life, nature, beingness, beauty, music, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Fjord Focus"
2. "Focus 13"
3. "Béla"
4. "Meta Indefinita"
5. "All Aboard"
6. "Born To Be You"
7. "Nura"
8. "Bowie"
9. "Positano"
10. "Gaia"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Revision Brewing Company (Sparks, Nevada)
• Website: https://revisionbrewing.com/
• Brew: So Much Room Hazy IPA 
• Style: New England-style Hazy India Pale Ale (NEIPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 7.2%
• IBUs: 24
• Pour: The So Much Room Hazy IPA pours a very hazy, pale golden-yellow hue with a frothy, bright white, 1-finger head with good retention and sudsy, sticky lacing.
• Nose: The nose is very citrusy and tropical with more subtle floral and malt elements.  There are aromas of tangerine, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, lime juice and peel, grapefruit rind, bright mango, apricot, wildflowers, light pine resin, freshly cut hay, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Taste: Fruit-forward and very juicy, the taste of the So Much Room Hazy IPA is citrusy, fruity, and slightly sweet.  There are notes of tangerine, orange juice, orange pith, lime, mango, pineapple, guava, very light pine, and light honey.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is very crisp and very juicy, yet smooth and creamy with a dry, slightly sweet, slightly boozy, pillowy-soft finish.

Overall pairing: The So Much Room Hazy IPA from Revision Brewing is a punchy, yet very smooth, drinkable, and refreshing hoppy brew... great for pairing with the progressive brilliance that is the legendary Focus!  The citrusy hops and sweet fruit elements of the beer align well with the high energy of the album and the and brightness of Gootjes' fantastic guitar work!  I also love the look of Roger Dean's wonderful album cover art juxtaposed against the cool beer can label!  'Nuff said!

Cheers!!  

"For minds that wonder, and trails that never end."