BARE HANDS BREWERY VISIT
Hoppy’s last visit of June 4th took place at Bare Hands Brewery in Granger. He’s a fan of their year round beers, the Westy IPA, and thai.p.a., but on this day he went for higher octane brews. This included a glass of A Ton Load Citra described as a single hopped hazy DIPA. A simple grain bill of American 2-row Barley, White Wheat and Oats combine with premium honey and Vermont Ale Yeast to create a clean, soft base to showcase the selected hop. A ton of hops were added during whirlpool, and loads more for a dry hop to display its unique qualities. It is 8% ABV, 50 IBU.
Hoppy also sampled a Honey Badger DIPA, stated as fearless enough to raid a bee hive to fill itself with luscious honey backed by American malts and the elusive Citra hop. Pungent hop flavor and aroma are balanced by hints of sweet malt and honey and a moderate bitter finish. 10% ABV, 85 IBU.
