Hopiate IPA is our biggest and most explosive IPA yet, barely edging out Bicentennial IIPA. We included a new hop for us: Mosiac. Mosaic is an aroma hop variety developed by Hop Breeding Company that was released in 2012. It offers a unique and complex blend of floral, tropical, fruity and earth characteristics. Mosaic is the daughter of Simcoe and a Nugget derived male. Columbus is a super-high alpa hop that contributes mightily to bitterness and that’s why we use it. Citra is another hop developed by Hop Breeding Company in 2007, in a joint venture with John I Hass and Yakima Chief. We use it for its high alpha acids and distinct citrus notes that come into play in finishing and dry hopping. It;s hard to say how this one will get into a solid rotation, because Mosaic and Citra hops are extremely hard to get ahold of. When we brew it enjoy it while it lasts! Hopiate IPA: so explosively addictive, we couldn’t call it anything else.
8.6%