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                                        Beer #11: Soul Doubt

On a recent trip to San Antonio, I came across a beer that shared its name with a song from punk-rock icons NoFX. Oddly enough, the beer is brewed locally in San Antonio and is sold at San Antonio Spurs games (for the steep price of $7 for a 12 ounce can). Even stranger, I listened to NoFX's music on the way to S.A., particularly the album that included the raw and hooky opening track, "Soul Doubt." Clearly, it was a sign from the heavens... or just pure happenstance. Either way, I seized the opportunity. 

"Soul Doubt" is an Indian pale ale from Freetail Brewing Company, the first of their offerings I have tried. The design on the can features a spray-paint style emblem with nicely contrasted colors that have a punk-rock aesthetic to it. This micro-brew contains a respectable 5.9% ABV, which, in retrospect, is really not bad for $7 at a sporting event. Soul Doubt has a mildly hoppy taste that is accentuated by its earthy flavors. For an IPA, is isn't too bitter, but instead has a surprisingly smooth taste.

Regrettably, I did not have the chance to scour the beer aisle's at the San Antonio H-E-B's to purchase a six-pack of Soul Doubt. In fact, it was so good that when I return, I might purchase more than just one. 

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