This whale of a brew begins with a huge grain bill, consisting of American 2-Row malted barley. Plenty of the finest American-grown hops are then introduced at every stage of the brewing process. Massive additions of hops in the boil kettle produce a smooth yet assertive finish. In a technique called hop-backing, the boiling wort is pumped over more fresh hops on its way to the fermenter - this lends huge hop flavor. Finally, the addition of whole cone hops into the conditioning tank imparts a hops-bursting-out-of-the-glass aroma, rounding out a complete hop sensory experience!
Getestet am 24.01.2022:
Das dritte Testbier steht nun mittlerweile vor mir. Ich sitze gegenüber des Empire State Buildings auf der 5th Avenue im Food Court "Etc." und muss sagen:…