We’ll just start off with this disclaimer: Although the name and the can may imply it, THERE IS NO CANNABIS IN THIS BEER!

Now that we have that out of the way, I’ll say 450 Brewing’s Reefer Nuggets is a complex tropical fruit and citrus experience that pairs well with a fat Slurricane pre-roll. The notes of pepper, cloves, and rosemary is a great contrast to the honeydew, tropical fruit and light hopiness of this brew. At first whiff you get the fruits with caramel. First sip hits with hops and grapefruit rind with the sweetness coming in right after. The finish is dry with more hops and citrus. With all this going on it’s still a smooth drinking experience. It is 8% ABV so be careful if you do enjoy it with some icky-sticky.

The Sonic Pairing: The word “Kaya” is a slang term for cannabis and also the name of a sweet jam made of coconut milk, eggs and sugar. It’s also the name of a Bob Marley And The Wailers album that contains some sweet jams about weed. See how it all comes together?(or that may be the Slurricane pre-roll talking) In between the militant message driven albums Exodus and Survival, Bob and the band made Kaya, a much more laid back album of love songs to Jah, women, and Mary Jane. The opening track “Easy Skanking” sets the tone with the refrain “take it easy”. This album also has one of the sweetest love songs with “Is This Love”. It’s main message: While you’re fighting the evils in this world don’t forget to take the time to enjoy the good things in life. Don’t be the fool in the song “Time Will Tell”. Get some “Kaya” now and enjoy with a sweet beer and a sweet love.

You can find this beer at Mass Liquors, 392 Chandler St, Worcester, MA.