Released to the brewing world in the late 1990s, admiral is a relative newcomer as far as British hops go, and while it’s not a household name, it might not be unfamiliar to some modern drinkers, having been used in English wine producer chapel down’s now-retired beer range, and even by us in the early days of Northern Monk.
7% ABV // 10 EBC // 20 IBU // 1.070 OG // 440ML
INGREDIENTS: Malted BARLEY (GLUTEN), WHEAT (GLUTEN), OATS (GLUTEN), Hops, Yeast
Back then we were impressed by the resinous orange aromas it possesses, and its assertive, resinous bettering qualities made it a good domestic equivalent of classic West Coast
US hops such as Cascade, Chinook, or Centennial.
Here, we’ve teamed it up with two other hops known for their signature orangey vibes; Amarillo, plus the pithy breakfast juice character of Idaho 7 for a DDH IPA beaming with citrussy sunshine.