Thora West Coast Pale
ABV 5.8%
IBU 40
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pithy Citrus, Peach, White Wine
AVAILABILITY
Limited
INGREDIENTS
Malt
Rahr To Thee Pilsner
Hops
Thora (HQG-4), Mosaic
Yeast
American Ale
Pithy Citrus, Peach, White Wine
Limited
Rahr To Thee Pilsner
Thora (HQG-4), Mosaic
American Ale
Our single hop pale series focuses on new hop varieties and showcasing them in an American strong pale ale. The result of our experimental series accentuates and showcases the individual character of each hop. Thora (formally named as HQG4), is a new, publicly developed hop variety from the partnership between the Hop Quality Group and the USDA-ARS, named for the Norse god of thunder. It is characterized by a powerful, thunderous sensory experience with explosive tropical fruit aromas driven by thiols. Thora is notable for its IP-free status, meaning any farmer can grow it, and for its potential to bring a unique flavor profile to craft beers.
This modern pale pours a brilliant golden straw and is topped with a white cap of foam. The nose is met with pungent citrus notes accompanied by ripe peach and rainbow sherbert. The palate brings flavors of pithy citrus, white wine and prickly pear. The finish is lean and clean with a beautifully structured bitterness.
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.
