Two Foreign Objects IPAs

When I was a kid (won’t say how long ago that was), there was an enormous focus on UFO sightings. Magazines showed popularity on the subject and people were always buzzing about the topic when another event was announced. Area 51 in southern Nevada was reported to be a crash site of a ‘flying saucer’ as they were sometimes called. Even the Lakes Region has UFO sighting history during 2011 in a rural area of Moultonborough. But we aren’t here today to talk about UFOs. We are here to learn about great beers from Foreign Objects.
With an incredibly recent start (September 2017), Foreign Objects Brewing Company of New Paltz, NY has just one commitment to its adoring public; produce the most aromatic and sensuous tasting IPA’s possible. Their simple slogan, “Ales made with Hops” says pretty much all there is to know. F.O. has put incredibly tasty recipes together using some of the most interesting hops combined with perfectly matched malts. By using the term New-American Hoppy Ales, Foreign Objects Brewing has predicted their success in the beer world. F.O. is contract brewed in 2-3 locations with their original recipes and refined ingredients. You can read more on this amazing brewer at www.foreignobjectsbeer.com and at www.facebook.com/foreignobjectsbeer.

The first of two IPA’s I’ll present is Ritual Colors. Upon close inspection of their labels, you’ll read heady and complex thoughts about the contents. Instead of dwelling on that, I instead wanted to know what to expect inside. Ritual Colors uses Mosaic and Vic Secret aromatic hops with additions of different berries and over-ripe fruit. The result is a luscious golden and inviting 8% ABV beverage with intrigue and allure. It is different from any other IPA I’ve tasted and that simple aspect makes you want to go back again.
The second is Dreamtime Haruspex NE IPA which is equally gorgeous with the familiar hazy quality usually seen in New England-style IPA’s. Notes of tropical citrus juices, pine and mango but with an interesting peppery finish. Between the two, I find them both similar and dissimilar at the same time. They are to be appreciated for their style differences but enjoyed as brewing genius. Though you will find them a bit pricey at the checkout counter, pony up and go enjoy.
BeerAdvocate.com has categorized this as an American IPA and has officially rated Ritual Colors IPA as ‘Exceptional’ and awards it a 4.16 out of 5. Dreamtime Haruspex New England IPA is rated as ‘Exceptional’ and awards it a 4.12 out of 5.
You can buy 16 oz four packs of Foreign Objects beer at Case-n-Keg in Meredith as well as other fine beer providers. Each of their 30+ beers are highly revered in social media and by beer snobs alike. If this is an indication of their future popularity, you will be seeing much more about identified Foreign Objects!

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