Weathered Souls has opened up its kitchen again, so I figured it was my duty to my loyal readers to pay a visit and see what they have cooking. I dropped by on a Friday afternoon, so I just got an appetizer, but I did get a full look at the menu. It consists mostly of various types of sliders and snack food, but they definitely have some tasty munchies to pair up with their beers. (You can see the full menu here.) I tried out the jalapeno poppers and then the Spicy Sliders on a second trip and will be putting up a review of those over at SpicyFoodReviews.com shortly. And of course, while I was there I had to throw back some brews, so below is a rundown of what I sampled across a couple of visits.
Casting Schwarzbier: This beer has a good, dark color and you might mistake it for a porter or stout based on appearance but it is not as heavy as either of those brews. It has a malty flavor with a nice sweetness in the background (maybe some honey in there?). It also has a little bit of nuttiness with a good, rich finish. It is not as daunting as some of the darker beers and should be somewhat of a crowd-pleaser.
Rule 4080 Pale Ale: This is one of their regulars and it is a milder IPA that has some hops and bitterness, but not too much on either. It is not a higher alcohol content beer, so it does not bring too much kick, but it is a good drinking beer. Those who typically do not enjoy an IPA might find this one approachable.
Don’t Give Me That Bammer American IPA: I don’t recall seeing this one before, but I hope it sticks around. It is very citrusy and not too heavy on the hops or bitterness. They call it an American IPA, but I find it similar to a Hazy IPA. I would say it is not too far from their Who’s Got the Juice Now? New England IPA, though stronger on the citrus flavor. Next time, I might try sampling those side by side.
Round About Midnight Porter: This is a very malt-forward brew with a slightly sweet finish. There is some nuttiness there as well, but not as much as the schwarzbier. It actually seems more like a cross between a Doppelbock and a porter, bringing some of the best qualities of both. I am pretty sure this is a regular, and it is one I would definitely get again.
Real Big Triple IPA: This was the winner from my recent trip. It is pleasantly rich with just the right amount of hops and bitterness. There is some sweetness in there and maybe just a touch of citrus, and then there is a noticeable grapefruit flavor in the background. It has some complexity to it, almost like a wine or mead, and it goes down well; the perfect beer to top off a Friday afternoon happy hour. The alcohol content is high (11%), so they don’t serve more than a 10 oz pour. And this is a rotational beer, so it won’t be on tap much longer. But I hope it will be back at a future date.
To the West with Love Imperial IPA: This has more of a malty flavor than you would expect from an IPA and a fair amount of bitterness. There are some hops in there as well, but they are more of an afterthought. It has some sweetness and plenty of richness as there is a lot going on with this one. Bitterness and complexity win the day, though, so take note if you don’t care for that type of beer.
Outta Pocket Shandy: This has the lemony taste you expect from a shandy, but it is not too sweet or too tart. It does have some hints of sweetness but that balances well with the other flavors. This is a very refreshing beer, especially for the Summer months. And it pairs particularly well with some of the spicy offerings on their menu. It is 7.4% alcohol, though, so don’t drink it too fast (which you will be tempted to do).
And while I did not get their West Coast IPA on either trip, I have to point that out as one of the highlights from this brewery. It is a true IPA-drinkers beer with all the hops and bitterness you expect from an IPA. It is available on tap at other locations around town, so if you encounter it I recommend giving it a try. Or just pay a visit to the source and try several more of their brews as well!
Weathered Souls is located at 606 Embassy Oaks – Suite 500 and you can check out their page on our site for the hours they are open and more information.
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