November 10th, 2026 - An Arcane Rain Fell Above the Clouds

 

Hejsan headbangers, evil-doers, and craft beer freaks!  Happy Tuesday!  Your drinking buddy the Meista getting heavy this evening with a pairing of the wonderful "Arcane Rain Fell" album by Draconian and a tasty, juicy, and crisp Above The Clouds Hazy IPA from the Roha Brewing Project!  Hell yeah!  

Album Info:

• Artist: Draconian
• Title: "Arcane Rain Fell"
• Recorded: September 2004 at Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden
• Release date: January 24th, 2005 (2nd full-length studio album by Draconian)
• Record company: Napalm Records
• Production: Pelle Saether 
• Album cover art: Travis Smith 
• Personnel: Johan Ericson (lead guitars and backing vocals), Anders Jacobsson (vocals), Lisa Johansson (vocals), Andreas Karlsson (keyboards and programming), Jesper Stolpe (bass), and Jerry Torstensson (drums and percussion)
• Additional personnel: Ryan Henry (spoken word on "Expostulation")
• Musical style: Gothic metal, doom metal with elements of melodic death metal and black metal
• Sound: Dark and brooding, yet wonderfully melodic, the sound on "Arcane Rain Fell" is hauntingly beautiful and definitive of the gothic / doom metal sound. 
• Major themes: A concept album about Lucifer's banishment from Heaven and the creation of Hell, themes on the album include death, betrayal, evil, darkness, mythology, suffering, misery, violence, Gnosticism, misanthropy, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "A Scenery Of Loss"
2. "Daylight Misery"
3. "The Apostasy Canticle"
4. "Expostulation"
5. "Heaven Laid in Tears (Angels' Lament)"
6. "The Abhorrent Rays"
7. "The Everlasting Scar"
8. "Death, Come Near Me"

 Brew Info:

• Brewery: Roha Brewing Project (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://rohabrewing.com/
• Brew: Above The Clouds Hazy IPA
• Style: New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA) 
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 7.2%
• Ingredients: Citra, Cryo Citra, and Mosaic hops
• Pour: The Above The Clouds Hazy IPA pours a very hazy, pale straw yellow hue with a billowy, bright white, 2+ finger head with great retention and lots of sudsy, soapy lacing.
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, fruity, malty, herbal, and somewhat dank.  There are aromas of grapefruit, tangerine, fresh squeezed orange juice, lime zest, fresh peaches, freshly cut cantaloupe, pineapple, herbal tea, wildflowers, light-toasted malts, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Taste: Following the nose, the taste of the Above The Clouds Hazy IPA is a well-balanced blend of pronounced juicy and citrusy hop flavors along with more subtle malty flavors.  There are notes of orange juice and pith, tangerine, a splash of pineapple, sweet cantaloupe, soft peach, pink grapefruit juice, light malts, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied and moderately carbonated, the mouthfeel is crisp, yet smooth with a dry, pillowy soft finish.

Overall pairing: The Roha Above The Clouds Hazy IPA is a very crushable brew with lots of bright, citrusy, fruity, and juicy hop flavors, which makes it a great foil to the darkly complex and haunting power of Draconian's absolutely stellar "Arcane Rain Fell"!  'Nuff said! 

Skål and hails!!

November 8th, 2026 - His Imperial King's Voodoo Ranger

 

Hails and happy Sunday!  The Meista here rocking out to "Voodoo", the fantastic 8th album by the mighty King Diamond and a Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA from New Belgium Brewing Company!  Hells yeah!!

Album Info:

• Artist: King Diamond
• Title: "Voodoo"
• Recorded: 1997 at Norman Recording Studio in Texas
• Release date: February 24th, 1998 (8th studio album by King Diamond)
• Record company: Metal Blade Records
• Production: King Diamond, Andy LaRocque, and Sterling Winfield
• Album cover art: Kristian Wåhlin 
• Personnel: King Diamond (vocals), Chris Estes (bass, acoustic guitars, and keyboards), John Luke Hébert (drums), Andy La Rocque (guitars), and Herb Simonsen (guitars)
• Guest musician: Dimebag Darrell (guitar solo on "Voodoo")
• Musical style: Heavy metal
• Sound: Characterized by the King's extensive and unique vocals (and most notably his insane falsetto) coupled by the powerfully intense and complex musicianship of the band, the sound on "Voodoo" is brilliantly executed metal album with Hébert's machine gun fire drumming, Harbour's wonderfully thunderous bass, and the wonderfully soaring guitar of La Rocque and Simonsen.
• Major themes: A concept album about the Lafayette family, whose servant is secretly involved with voodoo and brings their downfall, themes on the album include the occult, magic, evil, supernatural forces, darkness, the night, possession, death, love, loss, sorrow, deception, betrayal, etc.
• Tracks:  

1. "Louisiana Darkness"
2. "LOA House"
3. "Life After Death"
4. "Voodoo"
5. "A Secret"
6. "Salem"
7. "One Down Two to Go"
8. "Sending Of Dead"
9. "Sarah's Night"
10. "The Exorcist"
11. "Unclean Spirits"
12. "Cross Of Baron Samedi"
13. "If They Only Knew"
14. "Aftermath"
15. Unclean Spirits" (hidden track played backwards)

Brew Info:

• Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company (Fort Collins, Colorado)
• Website: http://www.newbelgium.com/
• Brew: Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA
• Style: American Double / Imperial IPA 
• Serving: 12 ounce bottle
• ABV: 9.0%
• IBUs: 70
• Pour: The Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA pours a slightly hazy copper-amber with a 2+ finger, frothy and creamy, off-white head that displays lots of intricate and layered lacing throughout.
• Nose: The nose is dank, earthy, citrusy, and malty.  There are aromas of strong pine resin, grapefruit rind, tangerine peel, orange peel and juice, herbal tea, light stone fruit, graham cracker, and caramel.
• Taste: The taste is characterized by piney, citrusy, and malty flavors.  There are notes of fresh cut pine, pink grapefruit juice, tangerine, orange zest, black tea, bitter herbs, burnt toffee, and sweet caramel.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is crisp, yet oily with a bittersweet and slightly boozy finish.

Overall pairing: The punchy and aggressive, yet complex flavors and aromas of New Belgium's great Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA is perfect for the power and energy of the mighty King Diamond!  Those big pine and citrus notes are great for the straightforward rocking aggression, while the sweeter malt notes are great for the wonderful harmonies and overall grooves!

HAILS!!!

November 7th, 2026 - Odin's Ally Heimdal

 

Hello and happy Saturday heathens, headbangers, and artisan brew fans!  The Meista here today pairing "Heimdal", the killer 16th studio album from the mighty Enslaved and a very delicious, hoppy, and crushable Odin's Ally Hazy IPA from the fine folks at Mother Earth Brew Company! 

Album Info:

• Artist: Enslaved
• Title: "Heimdal"
• Recorded: January 2021 through April 2022 at Solslottet Studios in Bergen, Norway, Earshot & Conclave Studios in Norway, and the Overlook Hotel 
• Release date: March 3rd, 2023 (16th studio album by Enslaved)
• Record company: Nuclear Blast
• Production: Ivar Bjørnson, Grutle Kjellson, and Iver Sandøy 
• Album cover art: Tor Ola Svennevig (artwork) and Mirjam O. Vikingstad (photography)
• Personnel: Ivar Bjørnson (guitars, keyboards, and effects), Arve Isdal (lead guitars), Grutle Kjellson (bass, keyboards, effects, and lead and backing vocals), Iver Sandøy (drums, keyboards, effects, and backing vocals), and Håkon Vinje (keyboards and lead and backing vocals)
• Additional musicians: Seb Baily (vocals on "Heimdal"), Jens Borgen (vocals on "Behind The Mirror"), Serena Cherry (vocals on "Heimdal"), Lisa Cope (vocals on "Heimdal"), Sheila Maria Diaz Peralta (vocals on "Heimdal"), Mélanie Duperrex (vocals on "Heimdal"), Simon Füllemann (vocals on "Heimdal"), Arild Gertz (vocals on "Heimdal"), Eilif Gundersen (horn on "Behind The Mirror"), Claire Harris (vocals on "Heimdal"), Emi Horikawa (vocals on "Heimdal"), Andrew Liles (vocals on "Heimdal"), Alexander Milas (vocals on "Heimdal"), Katrine Ødegård Stenbekk (vocals on "Heimdal"), KiraKira Peralta (vocals on "Heimdal"), Inger Sunneva Peersen (vocals on "Heimdal"), Sonja Elizabeth Peersen (vocals on "Heimdal"), Sunneva Ø. Peersen (vocals on "Heimdal"), Tonje Elizabeth Peersen (vocals on "Heimdal"), Einar Selvik (vocals on "Heimdal"), Magdalena Szymaniak (vocals on "Heimdal"), Michelle Van Oorschot (vocals on "Heimdal"), Silje Wergeland (vocals on "Heimdal"), and Lukasz Worny (vocals on "Heimdal")
• Musical style: Progressive metal, progressive black metal, folk metal, Viking metal, doom metal
• Sound: Like its predecessor, "Heimdal" is steeped in the traditional progressive metal and blended with black metal and folk metal.  The sound is atmospheric, dark, brooding, and very melodic with intricate rhythms and time changes.  Like all of Enslaved's works, "Heimdal" is a brilliant, emotional, and mesmerizing musical journey! 
• Major themes: Viking history and lore, Norse mythology, paganism, ancient Nordic spirituality, nature, death, winter, the sea, etc. 
• Tracks:  

1. "Behind The Mirror"
2. "Congelia"
3. "Forest Dweller"
4. "Kingdom"
5. "The Eternal Sea"
   
6. "Caravans To The Outer Worlds"
7. "Heimdal"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Mother Earth Brewing Company (Vista, California and Nampa, Idaho)
• Website: https://www.motherearthbrewco.com/
• Brew: Odin's Ally Hazy IPA 
• Style: New England-style Hazy India Pale Ale (NEIPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 7.2%
• IBUs: 25
• Ingredients: Elani, Nelson, Strata, and Citra Cryo hops 
• Pour: The Odin's Ally 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 zest, grapefruit rind, bright mango, stone fruit (soft peach and dried apricot), light pine, wildflowers, freshly picked and cut strawberries, grassy hay, and light caramel/toffee.
• Taste: Fruit-forward and very juicy, the taste of the Odin's Ally Hazy IPA is citrusy, fruity, and slightly sweet.  There are notes of tangerine, orange juice, orange pith, juicy lime, Sprite, mango, passion fruit, guava, a hint of pineapple, sweet peach, ripe strawberries, a hint of pine resin, 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: Those intricate and bold, yet very drinkable flavors of Odin's Ally are perfect for the complex sound, depth of songwriting, and musical prowess of the mighty Enslaved!  The boldness and complexity of the brew is a wonderful companion the power of each member of the band and their amazing performances on "Heimdal"!  'Nuff said!

Skal and hails!!

November 6th, 2026 - Live Undead Cemetery Souls

 

Hello and hails metal brethren!  Your drinking buddy the Meista here today getting heavy and aggressive with a pairing of "Live Undead", the kick-ass live album by the mighty Slayer and a hoppy and tasty Cemetary Souls IPA from Black Raven Brewing in collaboration with Boneyard Beer!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Slayer
• Title: "Live Undead"
• Recorded: 1984 live in New York 
• Release date: November 16th, 1984 (1st live album by Slayer)
• Record company: Metal Blade Records
• Production: Bill Metoyer and Slayer 
• Album cover art: Albert Cuellar 
• Personnel: Tom Araya (bass and lead vocals), Jeff Hanneman (lead and rhythm guitar), Kerry King (lead and rhythm guitar), and Dave Lombardo (drums)
• Musical style: Thrash metal
• Sound: Raw, blisteringly fast, fiery, furious, and heavy as hell, the sound on "Live Undead" is not only defining, it is seminal and not just for Slayer, but for the genre!  This is a no-holds-barred heavy metal onslaught... just as it should be!
• Major themes: Satanism, evil, darkness, war, black magic, destruction, violence, etc.
• Tracks:  

1. "Black Magic"
2. "Die By The Sword"
3. "Show No Mercy"
4. "Captor Of Sin"
5. "Haunting The Chapel"
6. "The Final Command"

 Brew Info:

• Brewery: Black Raven Brewing (Redmond, Washington) in collaboration with Boneyard Beer (Bend, Oregon)
• Website: https://blackravenbrewing.com/ and https://boneyardbeer.com/
• Brew: Cemetery Souls IPA
• Style: India Pale Ale (IPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 6.6%
• IBUs: 60
• Ingredients: Loral, Mosaic, and Comet hops
• Pour: The Cemetary Souls pours a clear, golden-yellow hue with a 1+ finger, bright white head with great retention and soapy lacing.
• Nose: The nose is herbal, floral, resinous, dank, and slightly sweet.  There are aromas of pine resin, wildflowers, grapefruit rind, tangerine, orange zest, and sweet toffee.
• Taste: The taste of the Cemetery Souls follows the nose with lots of citrus, pine, and herbal flavors.  There are notes of pine, grapefruit, tangerine, orange zest, toasted barley, herbal tea, and sweet toffee with a malty backbone.
• Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel of the Cemetery Souls is very crisp and slightly bitter with a clean, dry finish. 

Overall pairing: The Cemetery Souls IPA is a bold, hop-forward ... perfect for the aggression, musical prowess, and unbridled intensity of Slayer's classic "Live Undead"!  The pine and citrus hoppiness and punchiness of the brew is right in line with darker lyrics and aggressive vocals, while the big, thick, boozy and malty backbone embodies the delivery of these mighty musicians!

HAILS and PROST!!  Keep it craft and keep it heavy!!

November 1st, 2026 - A Concord of Spaghetti Westerns and Metal

 

Hey there headbangers and craft beer freaks!  Happy Sunday and happy All Hallows Day!  The Meista here ending the weekend the right way with a pairing of the kick-ass "Concord", the most recent album by power metal band Judicator and a tasty and smooth Spaghetti Western Italian Style Pilsner from the folks at Silver Reef Brewing Company! 

Album Info:

• Artist: Judicator
• Title: "Concord"
• Recorded: 2024; Drums, fiddle, piano, and saxophone recorded by Zach Boorman at Cold House Studio
  Release date: March 28th, 2025 (7th full-length studio album by Judicator)
• Record company:  
• Production: Carlos Alvarez and Judicator
• Album cover art: Marc Whisnant
• Personnel: Chad Anderson (guitars), Dayton Anderson (guitars), John Dolan (bass), Mike Lofgreen (drums), Francisco Pérez (keyboards), and John Yelland (vocals and piano on "Sawtooth" and "Johannah's Song")
• Additional musicians: Austin Bentley (Foley and additional instrumentation on "Blood Meridian")
• Musical style: Power metal, traditional metal, hard rock
• Sound: Characterized by soaring guitars, keys, and vocals, fiery solos, powerful melodies and harmonies, and depth and complexity, the sound on "Concord" is wonderful sonic journey in the tradition of bands like Bline Guardian, Helloween, and Running Wild!
• Major themes: Valor, bravery, life, death, balance, sorrow, hope, history, fantasy, existentialism, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Call Us Out Of Slumber"
2. "Sawtooth"
3. "Johannah's Song"
4. "A Miracle Of Life"
5. "Weeping Willow"
6. "Imperial"
7. "Hold Your Smile"
8. "Concord"
9. "Blood Meridian"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Silver Reef Brewing Company (Saint George, Utah)
• Website: https://sgbev.com/
• Brew: Spaghetti Western Italian Style Pilsner
• Style: Italian Pilsner / German Pilsner
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 5.0%
• IBUs: 45
• Pour: The Spaghetti Western pours a clear, deep golden yellow hue with a bubbly, half-finger white head with good retention and lots of soapy lacing.
• Nose: The nose is grainy, floral, slightly citrusy, and malty.  There are aromas of grassy hops, light orange zest, lemon zest, smooth caramel/toffee, and crackery biscuit.
• Taste: The taste of the Spaghetti Western follows the nose with grassy, malty, grainy, and lightly citrusy flavors.  There are notes of pale malt, grassy hops, lemongrass, lemon zest, freshly baked wheat bread, and hints of soft toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Light to medium-bodied and well carbonated, the mouthfeel is very crisp and smooth, with a dry, clean finish.

Overall pairing: The Silver Reef Spaghetti Western Italian Style Pilsner is tasty and very crushable brew... perfect for the power and might of Judicator's latest fantastic offering, "Concord"!  Those crisp, bright notes really make the guitar work and bass work pop!  The easy drinkability of the beer is perfect for the more fast-paced songs while those malty notes go well with the melodic approach and 's soaring vocals!

Cheers!!

October 31st, 2026 - An Impera Slasher

 

Hello, hails, and Happy Halloween my friends... the Meista here pairing another great craft brew with another great album!  I'm going with Ghost's wonderful "Impera" along with a bold, hoppy, and very tasty Voodoo Ranger Slasher IPA from the fine folks at New Belgium Brewing Company!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Ghost
• Title: "Impera"
• Recorded: April 2020 through July 2021 at Atlantis Metronome and Apmamman Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, and Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California
• Release date: March 11th, 2022 (5th studio album by Ghost)
• Record company: Loma Vista
• Production: Klas Åhlund
• Album cover art: Zbigniew Bielak
• Personnel: Tobias Forge aka Papa Emeritus IV (vocals, guitars, bass, and drums) and A Group of Nameless Ghouls (guitars, bass, drums, keyboards)
• Additional musicians: Fredrik Åkesson (guitars), Martin Hederos (piano and organ), and Hux Nettermalm (drums)
• Choir: Lita Åhlund, Alva Åkesson, Olivia Boman, Jade Ell, Estherlivia, Minou Forge, Ida Gratte, Ida Johansson, Inez Johansson, Anna Mosten, Elvira Nettermalm, and Johanna Eriksson Sanmark
• Musical style: Hard rock with elements of heavy metal, glam metal, progressive rock/metal, and pop
• Sound: Dark and dramatic, yet catchy and upbeat, "Impera" is a wonderfully rocking and melodic album with lots of influence from Blue Öyster Cult, Queen, Boston, Dio, Def Leppard, and even a little ABBA!  The music is complex, guitar driven, very 1970s! 
• Major themes: With songs about the rise and ultimate collapse of empires, themes on the album include death, war, destruction, corruption, doom, the occult, Satan, carpe diem, mortality, etc.
• Tracks:

1. "Imperium"
2. "Kaisarion"
3. "Spillways"
4. "Call Me Little Sunshine"
5. "Hunter's Moon"
6. "Watcher In The Sky"
7. "Dominion"
8. "Twenties"
9. "Darkness At The Heart Of My Love"
10. "Griftwood"
11. "Bite Of Passage"
12. "Respite On The Spitalfields"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company (Fort Collins, Colorado)
• Website: https://www.newbelgium.com/ 
• Brew: Voodoo Ranger Slasher IPA
• Style: Imperial India Pale Ale (IIPA)
• Serving: 12 ounce can
• ABV: 7.5%
• Ingredients: House Ale yeast, Pale and Caramel malts, and Centennial, Pahto, and Citra Incognito hops
• Pour: The Voodoo Ranger Slasher IPA pours a slightly cloudy, deep copper-amber hue with a frothy, off-white, 2+ finger head with great retention and lots of sticky, intricate, and layered lacing.
• Nose: The nose is very citrusy, floral, herbal and malty.  There are aromas of tangerine, pink grapefruit, a hint of mango, wildflowers, roasted barley, bitter herbs, herbal tea, caramel, and a hint of booze.
• Taste: The taste of the Voodoo Ranger Slasher IPA follows the nose with lots of citrusy, punchy, hop-forward, fruit flavors.  There are big notes of grapefruit juice and tangerine along with more subtle notes of mango, light pineapple, black tea, white pepper, and caramel/toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied and moderately carbonated, the Voodoo Ranger Slasher IPA's mouthfeel is very crisp and juicy with a dry, slightly boozy, and slightly sweet finish.

Overall pairing: The complex and bold, yet very crushable, very drinkable tastiness of the Voodoo Ranger Slasher IPA is perfect for an evening of rocking to the unique and fun music of Ghost!  The brighter citrus aromas and flavors go great with Papa's vocals, while the more herbal and biting hop notes go great with the richly textured musical passages and themes.  'Nuff said!

Cheers!!  Rock on!!

October 30th, 2026 - That Forbidden Electric Honey!

 

Hey there rebels, rockers, thrashers, and craft brew freaks!  Happy Friday!  Your drinkin' buddy the Meista here today with another great pairing for ya... the mighty Forbidden's triumphant return with the killer, brand new, self-titled album and a juicy and flavorful Electric Honey Juicy Pale Ale from SaltFire Brewing Company!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Forbidden
• Title: "Forbidden"
• Recorded: 2026 at Shark Bite Studios in Oakland, California 
• Release date: October 23rd, 2026 (6th full-length studio album by Forbidden)
• Record company: BLKIIBLK Records
• Production: Chris Kontos, Craig Locicero, and Zack Ohren
• Album cover art: Beto Ferris 
• Personnel: Matt Camacho (bass), Chris Kontos (drums), Craig Locicero (guitars), Norman Skinner (lead vocals), and Jeremy Von Epp (guitars)
• Guest musicians: Brann Dailor (vocals on "Sycophantasy") and Kayla Dixon (vocals on "The Burden" and "Flower Of Life (Chaos By Design)")
• Musical style: Thrash metal with elements of progressive metal, groove metal, and a touch of alternative metal
• Sound: The sound on "Forbidden" can be characterized as blistering thrash metal intertwined with wonderfully melodic metal and tight grooves.  It is fast, fiery, melodic, harmonious, full of adrenaline, and oh, so well balanced!  The album opens with the very powerful "Single Point Failure" that sets the stage for the intensity, fury, and depth of the entire album.  The individual musicians are really at the top of their game here... The fiery guitars and Skinner's acrobatic vocals soar over a wonderful tapestry of thunderous rhythms on each and every song!
• Major themes: Destruction, violence, politics, the end of everything, division, deception, corruption, greed, life and death, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Single Point Failure"
2. "Burning The Lungs Of Earth"
3. "Divided By Zero"
4. "DCLXVI"
5. "Psyclops"
6. "Jisei"
7. "Sirens" (bonus track)
8. "Mutually Assured Dysfunction"
   
9. "Sycophantasy"
10. "The Burden"
11. "Sol Grave"
12. "Flower Of Life (Chaos By Design)"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: SaltFire Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://www.saltfirebrewing.com/
• Brew: Electric Honey Juicy Pale Ale
• Style: New England Pale Ale / Hazy Pale Ale
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 5.0%
• Pour: The Electric Honey Juicy Pale Ale pours a hazy, pale, straw-yellow hue with a with sticky lacing.
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, fruity, 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 Electric Honey Juicy Pale Ale 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 Electric Honey Juicy Pale Ale is crisp with a slightly bitter and dry finish.

Overall pairing: The SaltFire Electric Honey Juicy Pale Ale is a very crushable and good offering of the style... great to pair with the intensity and heavy metal punch that is the mighty Forbidden!  Those hoppier notes go great with the darker lyrics and aggressive vibe, while the crushable juiciness is great for the overall metal attack!  'Nuff said!

And make sure to check out my interview from several years ago with Forbidden guitarist and founder Craig Locicero here: https://youtu.be/cVGnHZtPtAk .  And my interview from several years ago with Forbidden vocalist Normand Skinner here: https://youtu.be/KkM9mmlAxRk.

Forbidden is out touring right now with Heathen and Void!  Definitely catch this show if you can... absolutely fantastic performances!!!

Cheers and hails!!