Nelson Pale
ABV 5.9%
IBU 45
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pineapple, White Peach, Melon
AVAILABILITY
Limited
INGREDIENTS
Malt
Rahr Pale, Simpsons Cara Malt, Simpsons Crystal Dark
Hops
Nelson
Yeast
American Ale
Pineapple, White Peach, Melon
Limited
Rahr Pale, Simpsons Cara Malt, Simpsons Crystal Dark
Nelson
American Ale
Our single hop pale series focuses on new hop varieties and show casing them in an American strong pale ale. The result of our experimental series accentuates and showcases the individual character of each hop. Nelson Sauvin, named after the Sauvignon Blanc grape, is a variety of hop developed and grown in New Zealand. It has a strong fruity flavor and aroma that is described as resembling white wine, or fresh crushed grapes or gooseberries. Some reviewers of this hop perceive the fruitiness as being very tropical with descriptions including passion fruit, tangerines, and grapefruit.
This strong pale ale pours a glistening spun gold with a white tuft of foam. Pungent and fruity aromas of honeydew, kiwi, white peach and pineapple candies abound. Big tropical juicy flavors of green mango, grapefruit, tangerine and white wine lead to a piney, citrusy, and vibrant finish.
Mexican Food: Chile Verde, Mole Oaxaqueño, and Al pastor tacos. Sweet and Sour flavors found in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Firm, buttery white fish such as Halibut and black cod, as well as shellfish like Dungeness Crab and Lobster. Fruity flavors play off the hop characteristics very well: spiced pear chutney, blueberry cobbler, and mild mango salsas.
2024 - 96 Points - The Beer Connoisseur
