MELISSA FUCHS
Staff Writer
This past Friday, while many Fredonia students were partaking in off-campus Fred Fest, I decided to take a trip to the local watering hole — after all, what better way is there to celebrate “May The Fourth”?
Given the reputation of Fred Fest’s sort of infestation quality that I had seen and heard so much about, I was admittedly surprised by the refreshing quiet on this particular adventure to EBC West.
As my time in Fredonia rapidly comes to an end, I’d be wrong if I didn’t share how much I will miss EBC’s brilliant marriage of comforting atmosphere with great food and drinks.
I plunked myself down at the copper bar I’ve grown accustomed to and took a gander at the beer list representing my nerd love affair with George Lucas’ brainchild. In my Empire t-shirt, I opted for the beer with the most midichlorian in its blood: the Redeye Jedi.
Described as “a Coffee infused IPA Brewed with Zythos hops, Sumatra Mandheling and French roast coffee with premium gourmet,” Redeye Jedi looks like it aligns itself with the Force’s darker Sith Order with its reddish brown color.
This brew also smells refreshingly like ground dark roast coffee beans, another intriguing aspect of this IPA.
Redeye Jedi has an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 6.0 while this IPA’s IBU (international bitterness units) rings in at 57.
This IPA presents a smooth full taste that embodies its coffee base. Starbucks stand aside, the coffee force is strong with this one.
There is a slight aftertaste reminiscent of a medium roast coffee that refocuses your taste buds to this IPA’s coffee roots, tempting you for another sip as easily as falling into a deep Star Wars marathon.
Being admittedly one of my first forays at having an IPA, I would say there’s no need for
any jedi mind tricks here. This brew is a real winner and an excellent way to introduce yourself to IPAs.
The wise Grand Master Yoda once said, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”
While the fourth may have come and gone faster than the Millennium Falcon, there’s still time to awaken the force and show your nerdy side with this stellar coffee-based brew.
But this IPA brew is seasonal, so don’t miss your chance to check it out before it goes back into the vault.
No need to search the Dagobah Swamps far and wide — this is the beer you’re looking for.