Idle Hands Thing 1

My son and I both got crushed by a nasty virus this weekend, so I did the responsible adult thing and abstained from beer (or any other form of alcoholic beverage). I actually missed a blind tasting event that I was really looking forward to, being sick sucks. Fortunately the little man and I are both on the mend, we should be fully recovered and rested for the big weekend ahead. It’s also a good thing that I always try to stay a week or two ahead on tasting notes so I can still write some Hoppy Boston posts if things like this come up. One beer I tried recently is Thing 1, a mixed fermentation farmhouse ale from Idle Hands Brewing. Idle Hands has been re-opened for a little while now, and it is good to see their beers making it back onto store shelves on a more regular basis. I visited their new taproom right after it opened, and I really need to make another trip. Idle Hands Thing 1 is available for a limited time in 750 mL bottles.

idle-hands-thing-1Idle Hands Thing 1 pours hazy straw yellow with a minimal white head. The scent is all from the fermentation, fruity, funky and acidic. The yeast leads the flavor, notes of green apple, barnyard, apricot, lemon and pineapple. There is a little sourness, but it isn’t overwhelming. This is complemented by a mild malt backbone, hints of bread dough and crackers. Nothing in the flavor screams hops, but some of the fruity flavors from the fermentation could be from hops too. Thing 1 is very light and refreshing, and not too boozy at 5.1% ABV. The finish is complex with a little tartness and yeasty esters. I really enjoyed Thing 1, it’s very different from any of the Idle Hands beers I’ve had in the past but very high quality. It’s good to have them back brewing interesting and delicious beers. Hoppy Boston score: 4.5/5.

Previous Idle Hands Reviews:

Idle Hands HeideIdle Hands Riding ShotgunIdle Hands Adelais, Idle Hands D’aisonIdle Hands Triplication

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