3 Ratings

Brasserie Smash IPEA

Name: Brasserie Smash IPEA
Brand: Beer
SKU: 66f42b541603da2a56f7f8db
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.5 (3 reviews)

NEIPA - New England IPA 6.5 º

Brasserie Smash

This Hazy IPA showcases a lush, tropical profile driven by a sophisticated hop duo of HBC 586 and Idaho 7. Expect intense aromas of mango, guava, and stone fruit, supported by the subtle bready sweetness of Maris Otter malt. The inclusion of Golden Naked Oat, wheat, and flaked oats provides a signature opaque appearance and a silky, pillowy mouthfeel that defines the style. Fermented with East Midlands Ale Yeast, the beer displays a clean yet slightly estery fruitiness that bridges the hop-malt connection. It finishes with a soft, restrained bitterness, leaving a lingering impression of tropical juice.

Appearance. Straw to pale gold (4-5 SRM). Opaque, hazy appearance with a soft shine. Features a thick, rocky, white head with high retention and beautiful lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma with dominant notes of mango, guava, and pineapple from HBC 586 and Idaho 7. Clean, bready malt character from the Maris Otter is evident in the background. Moderate fruity esters from the East Midlands Ale Yeast support the tropical hop profile.

Taste. High tropical and stone fruit hop flavor. The malt presents as light bread and grainy sweetness. Bitterness is moderate to low-medium, well-integrated and never harsh. Finishes off-dry and smooth with a lingering juicy hop character and no evidence of toasted or caramel malts.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a soft, pillowy texture and creamy mouthfeel. Carbonation is moderate. No astringency or alcohol harshness; exceptionally smooth.

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