Horus Aged Ale’s Osprey’s Next Catch IPA

There are nothing quite like options and choices to make our lives complete. When you consider going out to dinner, you try to decide what you’re taste considerations might be. And when you shop for a new car, the vast choices might be dizzying. But choices are what we like. Diversity is the name of the game to attract the buyer.
Although we have some really fine beers in this great state produced by wonderful brewers, we need to keep our eyes and thirsts open to other fine beers across the country. When you consider that notion, your thoughts explore the far reaches of flavor and creativity. So let us look at a treat so delicious that your taste buds might start doing back flips. Today we look at Osprey’s Next Catch.
Horus Aged Ales of Oceanside, CA is an amazing tale of creative genius. Kyle Harrop is the owner, brewer, and entrepreneur of Horus Aged Ales, brewing for the masses since 2015. He is a 100% barrel aged brewery which makes all of his bigger bold beers especially tasty. IPA’s are more desirable when served fresh so dry hopping in wooden barrels is a brilliant move on Horus’ part. He also believes in collaboration with other brewers to come up with unique combinations for malt and hops. Since he keeps his operation small, he contract brews through a large brewer in Waunakee, WI. Find out much more by visiting their website at horusbeer.com
Osprey’s NextCatch is the fifth version of this fine gold medal winning recipe. Its preceding versions used different hop and malt combinations exclusively mastered by Kyle himself. This hazy golden yellow beverage sports a brilliant white head. Mango, tangerine, passion fruit and citrus burst into your nose as you approach the glass. These same notes follow the taste. Although this version states it is made with coconut, I didn’t actually get much of that in my senses. Hops used in this session were Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic which are all artistic flavors individually. More than 5 pounds of hops are used per barrel for the freshest flavor profile. The combination is stunning and sure to grab your attention instantly. With a medium body, it drinks very smoothly and does not bite like many other IPA’s might do. Tasting like a 5%, this one is actually rated at 7% ABV.
BeerAdvocate.com has officially rated this beer ‘Exceptional’ and awarding a 4.17 out of 5. Followers also rated it as high as 4.5 out of 5. Although there are other offerings from Kyle’s imagination, Osprey’s Next Catch is a gem to be experienced. Make sure you get your four pack of 16 oz cans soon as this one is rare and only available at Case-n-Keg in Meredith, the one location in the state with cases on hand. Cheers!