This week's Sunday Night Suds looks at New Belgium's Brut IPA.
I picked this up in Oliver's Brew Crew in Albany, New York. I can always count on them having limited release beers which we cannot get down here and the Up Front limited edition series from New Belgium is a prime example.
The beer was released around New Year's and was supposed to evoke thoughts of champagne. It did not do that for me, but it was a tasty variation on a traditional IPA. The beer is brewed with five different types of hops (many of which I have never heard of) - Huell Melon, Nelson Savin, Azzaca, Citra and Amarillo.
As explained by the gurus at BA, Brut IPA is:
One of the newest styles to excite brewers and drinkers alike, Brut IPA first appeared in California in late 2017 and is notable for its effervescence and extreme dryness. Pale straw to pale gold, this style is intended to be lighter in color and body than a typical American IPA. For that reason, the mash is often some combination of Pilsner malt, wheat, corn, and/or rice. The addition of an amylase enzyme reduces the final gravity even further. Bitterness is also kept to a minimum. Fruit-forward flavors and aromas are achieved by late hopping, dry hopping, and the use of neutral ale yeast strains. In short, these beers are highly attenuated, late hopped IPAs inspired by the appearance and mouthfeel of Champagne.
The New Belgium Brut IPA is 6.7% abv, but there is little in this beer that would give the impression that its on the higher end of the alcohol scale. It is rather light and went well with the cholent, although our friend Rabbi F who originally hails from Manchester preferred a stout for his cholent.
The New Belgium Mighty Brut IPA is under kosher supervision by the Scroll-K/Va'ad of Denver, and their symbol is on the bottom of the six pack holder. However, not every brew produced by New Belgium is under kosher supervision, so look for the Scroll K on the six pack holder or box when considering purchasing any NBB product.
To see what the experts on Beer Advocate think about New Belgium Brut IPA, click here https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/192/364095/.
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