A balance of hop impact and yeast complexity, with a vibrant aroma
[Character]This newly revamped Belgian IPA blends the fruity Belgian yeast esters with the tropical stone fruit characteristics of Riwaka and Rakau Hops with the berry and tropical citrus flavors of Mosaic.[Food Pairing]Sweet and sour pork shoulder, tuna melt sandwich with black pepper, citrus and seasonal herb infused salad.[Naming]Ichii Senshin is a lesser known idiom in Japan that essentially means to dedicate oneself wholeheartedly to a given cause. With this in mind, the spirit is thought to be unwavering, the focus unshifted. One could compare it to be the opposite of the phrase “jack of all trades, master of none”. We felt this was another phrase that nicely fit in with the mindset of the artisanal brewer, who must carry out his work day-after-day, cleaning his brewery and equipment diligently, refining his processes, and working through the minor details that will ultimately define the outcome of his craft.[Brewer's Voice]Ichii Senshin is our perennial Belgian IPA. After making a saison, this was the next style that we decided we wanted to make year-round. Belgian IPAs can be a difficult style, with the notes and character of the impactful yeast varieties that Belgian offers, a strength in other styles, often clashing with the character of the hops. Fortunately, our house yeast’s versatility, and the fruit and herb notes it provides, often works along with the fruit and herb notes of many modern hop varieties, rather than against them.
Ichii Senshin has seen a couple of changes over the years since its first inception, but it has been built on a solid malt body of Pilsner, Munich and wheat malt, with the latest edition featuring high quality specialty malts to help ensure a strong backbone for the yeast and hops. On top of that fruity and herbal yeast base, we use bright Riwaka, Rakau and Mosaic hops, bringing a wonderful bouquet of citrus and tropical character which, combined with our brewery’s technology, provides a vibrant and aromatic Belgian IPA, both easy to drink and loaded with flavour.StyleBelgian IPASeriesYear RoundABV6.0%IBU45Gas Volume2.6MaltPilsner, Munich, White WheatHopRakau, Riwaka, MosaicYeastBelgianCategoryBeerJAN4589718742229
