Prototype 27
Vibrant Smoky Pink IPA.
Hardcore IPA with raspberries aged in Caol Ila casks. Full-bodied and compelling, the robust malt base provides an initial layer of honey, cinnamon and biscuity malt sweetness. Soon the Scottish berries are in on the act, a dominating tug of war between sweet and tart with an overbearing zest. As the beer slips back across your tongue the hops demand and definitely get your attention. At 100 IBUs the bitterness smashes into the back of your throat as the resinous, spiced orange peel flavours add depth to the berry fruitiness.
Malt: Pale Ale (8.13 kilograms) Malt: Crystal 150 (0.28 kilograms) Malt: Caramalt (0.56 kilograms) Hops: Columbus (50 grams) - start bitter Hops: Centennial (50 grams) - start bitter Hops: Columbus (12.5 grams) - middle flavour Hops: Centennial (12.5 grams) - middle flavour Hops: Columbus (37.5 grams) - end flavour Hops: Centennial (37.5 grams) - end flavour Hops: Simcoe (37.5 grams) - end flavour Yeast: Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II™
- Strong blue cheese - Cranachan - Chicago style hot links
Soak some oak chips in Caol Ila whisky to get barrel character. Freeze raspberries before adding them to secondary.