A crisp and dry brut IPA inspired by the white wines of New Zealand
[Character]A special yeast produces ultra-dry beer that enhances the sweet fruit character from specially procured NZ hops.[Food Pairing]Mibuna and deep fried tofu with Miso dressing, Deep fried trout with harbs, Chicken stir fry with green onion [Naming]The world of craft beer is dominated by American hops, especially in the modern IPA. Hops are produced all over the world, however, and vary hugely in character. This series is a celebration of characteristics of 6 countries, and a reimagining of the IPA through the lens of their respective beer cultures. [Brewer's Voice]Hops from New Zealand have a unique character that just aren't found in those developed or grown in other regions. In addition to tropical flavors and aromas, they also have sharp citrus and sweet fruit attributes. While they shine in IPAs, we were a bit on the fence about which type of IPA would suit them best.
When thinking of how to incorporate additional layers of New Zealand into this brew, we started to think about it's well known white wines with flavors of citrus, grapefruit, and stonefruit. These flavors are also common to NZ Hops, so we thought that matching them with a wine-inspired Brut IPA would be the best fit.
A special enzyme yeast means that nearly 100% of the sugars are fermented, making an ultra-dry beer. A small addition of rice flakes keeps the color low and the body crisp. Enjoy this unique wine-inspired showcase of NZ hop flavor and aroma!StyleBrut IPASeries6 JourneysABV6.0%IBU20Gas Volume2.7MaltPilsner, ChitHopKohatu, Riwaka, Motuere, Nelson SauvinYeastEnzyme YeastOthersRice flakesCategoryBeerJAN4589718740232Best Before2023/02/22
