We're thrilled to share that our flagship Liquid Candy Hazy IPA has earned an impressive 87/100 score on BeerAdvocate, one of the most respected craft beer review platforms in the United States!
About BeerAdvocate
BeerAdvocate isn't just any review site - it's the gold standard for craft beer evaluation, trusted by brewers, distributors, and beer enthusiasts nationwide. Getting featured and scoring well on BA is a major milestone for any brewery.
The Reviews Speak for Themselves
Our Liquid Candy has generated 22 detailed reviews from certified beer advocates across the country, and the feedback has been incredible:
5-Star Review Highlights:
- "Liquid Candy is my Favorite California IPA" - Reviewer praised the "light golden color and smell like sweet candy, hops, and pine needles"
- "I like hazies, so this review has a certain bias... Would buy this again" - California reviewer noted the "distinct hops, no bite, little persistence, rounded off by a robust malt presence"
- "Really great hazy local DIPA on draft" - Featured at major restaurant chains like Yard House
What the Critics Love:
Appearance: Consistently praised for its "hazy golden orange" color and "3-finger white head with very good lace"
Aroma & Taste: Reviews highlight "orange marmalade, pine," "candied sugar and gumdrops," and "pineapple, orange zest citrus and honey"
Mouthfeel: Described as "hearty but not thick" with "full body from the oats and wheat"
National Distribution Recognition
Perhaps most impressive is that reviewers are finding Liquid Candy as far away as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Colorado, showing our distribution reach extends well beyond California.
One Pennsylvania reviewer noted: "Picked this up recently at the Whole Foods in Burbank, California when I was out that way for vacation. Never had anything from Tarantula Hill before and yes, the label and its description drew me in."
Technical Excellence Recognized
Critics consistently praise our brewing technique, noting that our hazy IPA "has a very soft mouthfeel, gorgeous homogeneous haziness" and is "not muddy, murky, chunky or unfinished" - exactly what we aimed for when developing this beer.
The "Real Liquid Candy" Standard
As one reviewer noted after seeing "The Real Liquid Candy" written on the can: "this was a California take on a regional style of beer" - recognition that we're not just copying East Coast hazy IPAs, but creating our own California interpretation.
Brewmaster's Response
"Seeing these detailed, thoughtful reviews from serious beer critics validates everything we've worked toward," says Brewmaster Mike Richmond. "When people who taste beer professionally recognize the quality and craftsmanship we put into every batch, it motivates us to keep pushing the boundaries."
Try It Yourself
Liquid Candy is available at both our Thousand Oaks and San Marcos locations, as well as select retailers throughout Southern California. Experience the 87-point difference for yourself!
The Numbers:
- 87/100 BeerAdvocate Score
- 22 Professional Reviews
- Available in Multiple States
- 7.5% ABV Hazy IPA
- Features Citra and Motueka Hops
Ready to taste what the critics are raving about?
