Citropolis
Bright, classically Citra hop aromas on the nose. Notes of lychee, peach, appricot and a touch of floral eucalyptus. Tropical fruits follow onto the pallate, and an incredibly light malt base including a good amount of corn keep the beer super light and smooth. The bitterness is very light, leading to a juicy fruity finish.
Tack! Collaboration with O/O Brewing.
Having never particularly embraced New England IPAs (as drinkers or brewers), we saw the opportunity to brew with Olle from o/o as the perfect time to really get out of our comfort zone and learn something new. Olle is a master of the art, having been instrumental in bringing the style to Sweden whilst working at Stigbergets Bryggeri, and more importantly with the launch of his own brewery, o/o.
Beyond some technical tweaks here and there, the biggest difference for us was simply the vast quantity of dry hop; in Olle’s experience, one of the key factors in haze formation and stability. This beer has been dry hopped at roughly double the rate of our standard IPA. This, paired with a haze-positive yeast, has really paid off. The beer is as opaque as you like, and the hop aroma, well it really is quite something!
Olle tends to favour slightly more bitterness in his NEIPAs than is perhaps typical, more in line with some of the first examples of the style. This definitely suits us as a brewery, as it is often the distinct lack of bitterness, and resulting clagginess, that puts us off.
I think the beer has really worked. The aroma is bold, packed full of juicy mango, cantaloupe and honeydew melon, and a touch of pine. The melon notes carry through immediately onto the palette along with a soft, juicy mouthfeel. This is then balanced by a gentle bitterness, leading to a pithy, tangerine like finish.
Making beer with other brewers really is a fantastic opportunity to learn. Tack! represents a massive departure from the vast majority of our output, and we are grateful to Olle for sharing his knowledge and experience with us!
Hedgerow: Whole Cone Hop
A Classic Pale Ale, brewed with Whole Cone Harlequin and Bramling Cross hops. Grassy and floral notes, reminiscent of the sprawling hedgerows of the English Countryside, are paired with subtle aromas of passionfruit, peach and apricot. The use of whole cones, as opposed to pellets or other hop derived products, imparts a fullness of hop character to the palate, as well as a roundness and depth to the bitterness. A satisfying, traditional pale ale, perfectly balanced and endlessly drinkable.
Home Run! An American Cream Ale
The welcome return of an old favourite! Delicate aromas of lemon and lime leaf, aromatic lychee, dill and a touch of corn. Light, clean and crisp on the palate with more notes of lemon, lychee and blueberries. Low bitterness with a clean finish and a touch more corn.
Originally brewed in 2014, The Cream Ale was a unique, Sorachi Ace single hop Ale/Lager hybrid that quickly became a firm favourite. However, with inconsistencies with the characteristics of the hops, and hindered by our rigid naming convention, The Cream Ale was retired in 2020. Now back with a fresh new look (inspired by the original illustrations) and a new name, Home Run! has re-captured the magic of the early batches of The Cream Ale.