Brewer Hiver, best known for its honey beer range, is launching Fabal, a premium lager with all-English ingredients, on February 27.
The beer has a low carbon footprint, coming from a brewer that is committed to provenance and sustainability.
Hiver says it is the only lager in the UK to use pressed barley, which is steamed and rolled to give the beer a crisp and dry character, alongside roasted malted barley, for a finely balanced sweetness. In addition, it has an extended maturation period of six weeks for natural carbonation.
Founder and creator of Fabal, Hannah Rhodes, said: “Hiver launched six years ago and has enjoyed much success, but for a long time, we’ve wanted to produce other beer styles with the same ethos, in terms of quality, innovation and sustainability.
“When we were looking at alternative profiles in lager, we were always interested in the way rice gave this type of beer a dry character. However, it was important to me that anything we produce showcases the best UK ingredients, and so the challenge was on to create a delicate lager with only English ingredients. So we explored native ingredients, like pressed barley, that gave the same effect.
“Fabal is totally different and innovative; it is easy for flaws to show in such a delicate lager, but this tastes perfectly crisp and refreshing, with the magic coming from the grain. We hope it is a classic and home-grown premium lager that UK consumers can be proud of.”
