Upland Little Wheat Lies

3rd side trail of the year is another exploration into the innovative East Coast style of “Juicy” hop-forward beers. The goal of this style is to produce a beer that accentuates and magnifies all the best flavors of tropical/citrusy hop varieties while virtually eliminating the bitterness common of American IPAs and mimicking the appearance and creamy texture of a thick glass of orange juice. (Yes, it should be hazy. Very hazy. This Juicy White IPA has familiar flavors of Belgian-style witbier, Wheat Ale with orange zest, coriander, & a distinct malt bill—but delightfully deceives expectations with juicy tropical notes that result from generous dry hopping. Now that’s the truth.