Hogs Back Brewery is launching East Coast IPA, in keg and 330ml cans, anticipating the re-opening of pubs this summer.
East Coast IPA is a balanced, naturally hazy, and unfiltered 5.8% ABV beer, says the brewer, with its intense mouthfeel and hop aroma giving it an authentic US craft beer character.
Brewery owner, Rupert Thompson, said: “The US style of IPA is hugely popular, making East Coast IPA a strong addition to our craft line-up, with a very different taste profile to our Hog IPA.
“As an unfiltered beer, East Coast IPA is packed with flavour and character, but is also an accessible beer that will be enjoyed by craft aficionados and mainstream beer lovers alike.
“As pubs look to win back customers post-lockdown, a distinctive and memorable range of keg beers from a local brewer will have strong appeal. We’re confident that drinkers in pub gardens across the south east will be enjoying these great summer beers over the coming months.”
Created by Hog’s Back’s head brewer, Miles Chesterman, East Coast IPA is brewed with seven hop varieties. Along with Cascade grown in the Hogs Back hop garden, it uses Fuggles, Ekuanot, Calypso, Mosaic, Idaho 7, and Mount Hood. The four malts in the recipe are pale, Munich, wheat, and golden oats.
The result is a balanced IPA with a smooth creamy backbone from the oats, complemented by tropical notes and the slightly piney finish that characterises a great IPA. Flavours of stone fruits, berries, lemons, and papaya are all in the mix.
