Did a single-blind tasting, and honestly there were enough visual hints to guess somewhat accurately, but tons of fun. Consensus: Hooks 15 is amazing: nutty, intense, but with enough sweetness to balance out the funk. The Gardners seemed to have a more pronounced bitterness that was polarizing. Every one of these is worth the effort and a good excuse to spend time with friends.
Not pictured: charcuterie, pickles, crackers, various pairings.
by gotwalt