RIGGER PANHEAD Batch 302 NZ IPA Prototype .14 5.6

Style notes:
As part of NZ hops Bract Brewing program we are lucky enough to get to play with some of the newest and freshest hop varieties that are still in development.

Single-hop IPAs are a great way to try out new hops, as there is not much to get in the way of the hop character. A simple malt base and a neutral yeast strain let us accurately evaluate what the hops bring the party at each stage of the brewing process from bittering to late additions and dry-hopping.
 
Tasting notes:
Bright tropical(pineapple/melon) aromas & flavours up front, followed by a rich floral/herbal background. Hop-forward, with just enough malt character to stand up to the aggressive hopping.
Finishing with a robust bitterness reminiscent of old-school IPAs.