Wild Beer Co has launched a new seasonal beer, One A Penny, inspired by the flavour of springtime favourite the hot cross bun.
With raisins, mixed citrus peel, cinnamon, all spice, vanilla, and nutmeg, the latest addition to Wild Beer Co’s portfolio has all the flavours of the much-loved Easter treat — just in beer form.
One A Penny is vegan and boasts a smooth, full, hazy body, like a New England IPA, but without the hops. There is sweetness from vanilla, a distinct fruitiness from raisins and citrus peel, and a hint of complimentary spice.
The brewers says it pairs beautifully with — you guessed it — a hot cross bun.
The brewery has gone one step further and partnered with Somerset artisan bakery Lievito to create delicious hot cross buns made with The Wild Beer Co. beer, which are available as part of a special Easter Bundle from www.wildbeerco.com.
Wild Beer Co co-founder, Andrew Cooper, said: “At The Wild Beer Co we love to get creative with our flavour combinations and produce beers that pair harmoniously with and are inspired by food.
“Experimentation is a major part of what we do, and after ten years of brewing we love to keep things fresh, so when we had the idea to create a brew for Easter we couldn’t resist making a beer version of the much-loved hot cross bun.
“Tasting over 15 different kinds of hot cross buns (hey, someone’s gotta do it) to understand the bready, sweet flavour, we’ve landed with One A Penny, a pale, smooth, full-bodied beer, with hints of sweetness blended with complex spices, that pairs perfectly with the Easter treat.”
