Tropic Thunder
Island-Hopping Stout.
Tropic Thunder is the winner of the first ever #HomeBrewDog competition; the brainchild of Tom Doyle, this beer was the highest rated of the 307 beers that were tasted. A full-bodied and complex stout loaded with chocolate, mocha and roasty flavours, finishing with a vibrant burst of orange.
Malt: Propino Pale Malt (3.8 kilograms) Malt: Medium Crystal (0.3 kilograms) Malt: Extra Dark Crystal (0.05 kilograms) Malt: Premium English Caramalt (0.3 kilograms) Malt: Brown (0.5 kilograms) Malt: Chocolate (0.2 kilograms) Hops: Magnum (2 grams) - Start Bitter Hops: Hallertauer Mittelfrüh (20 grams) - Start Bitter Hops: First Gold (10 grams) - Start Bitter Hops: Hallertauer Mittelfrüh (7 grams) - End Flavour Hops: Sweet Orange Peel (20 grams) - Whirlpool Flavour Yeast: Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II™
- Steak and Kidney Pie - Pork Carnitas - Chocolate Orange Brownies
If you are feeling adventurous, and haven’t guzzled your whole batch upon first tasting it, try mulling this like you would a wine or cider. Cinnamon and clove will really lend themselves to the flavour of Tropic Thunder and mulled beer is definitely cooler than the usual offerings at a winter gathering.