North - Field Recordings x Noita - 6% - 44cl - Can
Description
This Muscat IPA is a collaboration with Finnish urban winery, Noita. We delved into the historical brewing styles that combined grape + grain, looking at how different yeasts can bring forward complex aromas (thiols) not just within grapes but also the hops. Using the finest organic Austrian Muscat grapes, shipped from the vineyards that supply Noita, we kept the base light, with a combination of Pilsner malt + wheat. Balancing the hops within this IPA against the characteristics of Muscat, we chose Nelson Sauvin, Talus + Motueka hops to enhance, but not overpower, the bright citrus notes of gooseberry. The Kveik + Sauvignon Blanc yeast during fermentation has heightened these thiols, bringing forward the fruitier notes of the hops.
Leeds, West Yorkshire - EnglandNorth Brewing Co was founded in 2015 by John Gyngell and Christian Townsley, the pioneers behind Leeds' legendary North Bar, which opened in 1997. Known as "Britain's first craft beer bar," North Bar has influenced a new wave of modern bars and breweries across the country, including their own.The core range and seasonal specials embody what they're looking for in beer: big, juicy flavors with tons of hops; fun, playful and interesting flavor combinations; classics that demonstrate an uncompromising approach to quality.
Description
This Muscat IPA is a collaboration with Finnish urban winery, Noita. We delved into the historical brewing styles that combined grape + grain, looking at how different yeasts can bring forward complex aromas (thiols) not just within grapes but also the hops. Using the finest organic Austrian Muscat grapes, shipped from the vineyards that supply Noita, we kept the base light, with a combination of Pilsner malt + wheat. Balancing the hops within this IPA against the characteristics of Muscat, we chose Nelson Sauvin, Talus + Motueka hops to enhance, but not overpower, the bright citrus notes of gooseberry. The Kveik + Sauvignon Blanc yeast during fermentation has heightened these thiols, bringing forward the fruitier notes of the hops.
