The IPA That's Trying Too Hard to Be Cool
Ah, the craft beer scene: where every brewery competes for the most eye-roll-inducing beer name and Ever Grain Brewing Co. has just pulled a wild card with their latest offering, "Tamga." It's an IPA, because apparently, the craft beer world needed another one of those like it needs a hole in its keg.
Let's dive into "Tamga," a name that sounds less like a beer and more like an ancient symbol used by nomadic tribes. Because nothing says "refreshing IPA" quite like a deep dive into historical linguistics. It’s as if the folks at Ever Grain sat around a table, throwing darts at a dictionary until one hit a word obscure enough to make consumers pause and say, "Huh?"
Drinking Tamga is like embarking on an archaeological dig, except instead of uncovering ancient artifacts, you're sifting through layers of hops and bitterness in search of... more hops and bitterness. The beer promises a journey of discovery, where the only thing you'll discover is that it tastes suspiciously like every other IPA you've tried, but with a fancier name.
Tamga is the hipster of IPAs, trying so hard to stand out that it ends up blending into the sea of craft beers that are also vying for the title of "Most Likely to Be Consumed While Discussing the Merits of Analog Photography." It's brewed for those who appreciate the finer things in life, like debating whether the hops are ethically sourced and if the can design is minimalist enough.
What do you pair with a beer that's essentially a walking, talking (well, fermenting) paradox? A sense of smug satisfaction, naturally, because you're drinking a Tamga and not some mainstream swill. And perhaps a nice, artisanal cheese, because nothing complements an IPA like dairy products that cost more per ounce than gold.
In the grand scheme of things, Tamga is a testament to Ever Grain Brewing Co.'s commitment to crafting beers that make you go, "Hmm, interesting" before you go back to drinking whatever you actually enjoy. It's a beer for the thinkers, the dreamers, and the folks who use the word "mouthfeel" unironically.
So here's to Tamga, the IPA that's doing the most while simultaneously doing the very least. May your glasses always be pretentious, and may your craft beer choices always require an explanation. Cheers, you magnificent beer snobs.
Cheers you, magnificent silly bastards!
