Who knew the great beer state had a month dedicated to beer?!  AMAZING.

Before I knew this wonderful month, which I had heretofore referred to as July, was in fact Michigan beer month, I passed a small liquor store in northern michigan which had a sign reading, “Crooked Tree Double IPA.”  The connoiseur that I am, I needed to have a peek inside.  What did I stumble upon, I wondered.  Much to my delight, this place was PACKED with great beer.  They had every beer I’ve ever loved.  Ever.  And there was much rejoicing.  I immediately made a B-line for the Founder’s Devil Dancer triple IPA, which inspired so much controversy on here not long ago.  I also came upon a new favorite (which is sadly not local to michigan), the Lagunitas Hop Stoopid.  Sure, i’d had it plenty of times before, but damn its fine.  So, back to my point, Devil Dancer and the impending war of Michigan Imperial IPAs.  What does Devil Dancer offer, you make ask yourself, that other IIPAs do not?  In one word, body.  This IIPA is thick as hell, and extremely hoppy, and extremely boozy.  Might it be too much for the average pallette, I do believe so.  But for my finely tuned skills as a master of libation sampling, it is pure glory.  This is certainly one of my favorite, and most desired beers of the year, and I was happy to come accross it.  On a scale of 1-10, i’m still satisfied giving it a 9.