Blame the Sun Athens
The new taproom on the block
The first thing that's awesome about Blame the Sun is its name. It raises all kinds of questions ("blame the sun for what?") as much as it's an answer itself to much of what's wrong with Greece - and more of what's right. The irony is that this new taproom in Koukaki opened during the 2nd endless COVID quarantine in 2021, during which many people hadn't been caressed by our home star's rays in months. If you ask me, it's a much-needed demonstration of effectively harmless civil disobedience. At the time of writing, Greece is in its 6th month of closed bars, restaurants and cafés. You can blame the sun alright.
Post-COVID update: people keep streaming and this bar has long established itself as one of Koukaki's go-to's.
Anyway, similar to Strange Brew before them, these guys had been a mainstay at every craft beer gathering in recent years, standing out by their colorful, cartoony labels and tiki/Hawaiian theme. Their IPAs and softer brews are fruity and fresh, like you're sitting in a cool tropical breeze. I tried the Hula Doll with notes of coconut. It filled the bill nicely, although I have to admit I was disappointed I couldn't find a true sour ale like my favorites at (the more expensive) Strange Brew nearby. Your mileage may vary, of course!
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