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Beer reviews: Level Crossing The Great Gig and Saltfire Dorothy’s Disco
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Mike Reidel Level Crossing - The Great Gig: For a brewery that has explored just about every corner of the IPA spectrum, it’s somewhat surprising that this marks Level Crossing’s first true West Coast IPA. Fortunately, the wait appears to have been worth it. Rather than treating the style as a nostalgia exercise or loading it with modern gimmicks, the brewery has delivered a beer that feels both classic and refreshingly restrained.
The first thing that stands out is the alcohol content. In an era where many West Coast IPAs push well beyond 7 percent ABV, seeing one land comfortably at 6.3…
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