This IPA's intense hop character comes from a brewing technique to Innis and Gunn. We add hops 3 times during brewing, each one creating additional layers of zesty flavour and aroma. We then finish the beer over specially toasted oak to give it the rich, rounded character of authentic IPAs from the 1800s
Haven't tasted it yet, but the description sounds pretty good and @70p a bottle it's a no brainer !!
16 comments
zebrum
10 Sep 16#16
Read the article "The Secret to Hop Aroma and Flavor" and that'll bring you up to date.
Btw I'd recommend tasting some real barrel aged beers and comparing them to Innis who just throw oak chips in.
Kulaak
9 Sep 16#15
Hot stuff, bet it's only in this store tho'!
kauyeung
9 Sep 16#14
:laughing::laughing::laughing:
moob
9 Sep 16#10
Anyone seen this elsewhere?
thekitkatshuffler to moob
9 Sep 161#11
Going to try my local in a couple of hours so I'll report back. Doubt they'll have it to be honest.
zzyypp
9 Sep 16#9
Innis and Gunn Make fantastic ale. gift at that price.
zebrum
9 Sep 16#8
The hops that matter for flavour are the ones added at the end of the boil and added after fermentation (dry-hopped), until Innis & Gunn learn that none of their beers will taste as good as say Fallen or Alechemy.
ZaphodBeeblebrox to zebrum
9 Sep 16#12
It is actually the opposite, the hops added at the beginning of the boil are for flavour, the hops added at the end are for aroma.
Banterlicious to zebrum
9 Sep 16#13
Let's an internationally renowed and financially successful brewer is looking on deal websites for tips.
Banterlicious
9 Sep 16#7
Not a fan of hoppy beers but this is excellent, not just hops for the sake of hops.
stinkybeard
9 Sep 16#6
Awesome price.
adamdevlin
9 Sep 16#5
Possibly their tastiest beer in my opinion. Good find.
parasitemol
9 Sep 16#4
Innis and Gunn make some really nice beers, usually quite strong though so be careful :smile: have some heat
306notout
8 Sep 16#3
Great price, we visited the head office in Edinburgh for a tasting session last year and as I normally drink lager I wasnt looking forward to it but this was delicious
backinstock
8 Sep 16#2
Fantastic price.
I'm not a fan of hoppy beers, but know a guy who does.
I'll check my store tomorrow.
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Haven't tasted it yet, but the description sounds pretty good and @70p a bottle it's a no brainer !!
16 comments
Btw I'd recommend tasting some real barrel aged beers and comparing them to Innis who just throw oak chips in.
I'm not a fan of hoppy beers, but know a guy who does.
I'll check my store tomorrow.
Heat added.