One of the best things about Hop City - aside from the obvious - is the gathering of brewers, and the collaborations born out of that proximity - whether they're at Northern Monk or some of our esteemed brewing neighbours; whether that's at the festival, or in anticipation of it. And as it's brewed for a festival, it only felt right that it should be for the Patrons Project of Thought Bubble, a festival in its own right!
7.0% ABV // 10 EBC // 20 IBU // 1.073 OG // 440ML
INGREDIENTS: Malted BARLEY (GLUTEN), OATS (GLUTEN), WHEAT (GLUTEN), Hops, Yeast
For the third Thought Bubble instalment we’ve teamed up with London’s Pressure Drop and Gravity Well.
Starting with a classic NE grist of Oats & Wheat, we veered off the beaten track slightly with the addition of Cara Gold malt, to add a dollop of caramel sweetness and the hue of a shimmering sunset.
Idaho 7 and Citra form the backbone of the hop profile, along with some NZ favourites Nelson, and lesser-known Rakau and Nectaron. These all combine for a DDH IPA with a melange of vivacious nectarine oil and sweet, sticky apricot juice, plus top-notes of fragrant elderflower, cucamelon, and mojito