J.R.E.A.M. Banana Pain Killer

Finally! I have been seeing these J.R.E.A.M. brews on IG for so long and have always wanted to try one. My local go to for craft beer began selling them recently so I grabbed this one right up. J.R.E.A.M. stands for “Juice Rules Everything Around Me,” a nod to the Wu-Tang Clan’s classic ode to cash. It is appropriate for these brews as they are loaded to the max with fruit. This one really grabbed my attention with it’s combination: A sour ale brewed with banana, coconut, pineapple, orange, nutmeg and lactose. WOW! That flavor combo is right up my alley. The beer pours a beautiful, thick, dense, yellow/golden color with a nice foamy head on top. The aromas are thick and rich as well with loads of pineapple and orange on the nose. The beer is sour but not to much (which is good as I do not like really sour things). The mouthfeel is rich and creamy with flavors of pineapple, banana and orange right up front. Definitely am getting the lactose affect and maybe just a touch of the coconut, but I can’t say I am noticing the nutmeg at all. An excellent first taste from this brewery. I am excited to try more now.

Rating 9.1