Indigo Imp Sample Pack

July 18, 2010 | by Ben 0

Local brewery Indigo Imp recently release a mixed 12 pack featuring their newest batches. Indigo Imp uses open fermentation, allowing local yeasts to help flavor the beer. So while their style is “Belgian,” the slightly sour flavors of most of their beers is truly regional.

Below are reviews of each of the three styles included:

Candi Man — This is their Belgian Double (i.e. double strength). The smell is yeasty and the flavor is slightly sweet with a subtle yeast sourness. The 7.2% ABV is very much hidden, and this basically tastes like a slightly stronger / more concentrated version of their Blonde Bombshell. This is a very refreshing beer that tasted great after a two mile bike ride.

Devi’s Wit — The appearance is a light straw color, and the aroma is fairly mild with hints of wheat and yeast. This was my favorite of the three, very full-bodied for a wit beer with an assertive, almost floral citrus and … continue reading

Indigo Imp Brewery

August 11, 2009 | by Ben 2

Update (8÷17): Gatekeeper is now available at Whole Foods

Indigo Imp brewery is a relatively recent addition to the Cleveland beer scene, and it’s definitely worth your time to try their beers. As a couple reviewers have pointed out, their beers have a unique flavor based on open fermentation and bottle conditioning. There’s a subtle yeasty flavor in their Blond Bombshell and Jester beers that, to my mind, makes them the best local beers you can find. It’s evocative of a Belgian ale, but more drinkable than a lot of Belgians tend to be.

I recently received a Facebook message (I’m a “fan”) about the introduction of their new Gatekeeper Porter and stopped by the brewery on Friday, the one day they’re open. I had a really hard time finding the facility, but fortunately Kathy Chappel (“The Brewmaster’s Master” as it says on her card) gave me directions by cellphone when I got within half a block. The directions on their site are pretty clear, but I ignored them, foolishly figuring I could … continue reading