Nomads Gambit

If you find yourself near Charles Town or Ranson, Inferno Brewery is absolutely worth the detour for the beer alone. The Sweet Susie and Vesuvius are reason enough to pull over.

I’ve had my fair share of Evolution brews, but the Lucky 7 Porter has officially taken the top spot as my favorite so far. The fact that Brewery is from my home state just adds to the enjoyment.

The Verdict: Smooth, Mild, and Easy-Going

Look, we all know where I stand. Generally, if it has "IPA" on the label, I’m headed in the opposite direction. But my boss handed me a free can, and as the old saying goes: if it’s free, it’s for me. I went into this expecting a glass of liquid pine needles and regret. I came away... actually kind of surprised? Score: 5.2 Location: Lexington, VA ABV:7.1 The "Not So Bitter" Truth Usually, IPAs feel like a punch to the tongue with all that heavy, resinous bitterness. Naughty