Bomber of the Month: July
Crux Fermentation Project - Half Hitch - Imperial Mosaic IPA 500ml
By: Kevin .
Published: 6/30/2016
Regular Price:
$7.99
Sale Price:
$5.99
Sale End:
7/31/2016
ABV:
10%
IBUs:
80
Beer Advocate:
91
Rate Beer:
98
Crux brewmaster Larry Sidor and their brewery team are always in pursuit of the next great beer – beer that defies taste profiles with its complexity and creativity. They’ve designed the brewery to allow for non-traditional brewing methods like decoction mashing, open fermentation, oak barrel aging, wild yeast strains, and experimental hops. Hops climb up twine that’s just loosely tied to the trellis with a half hitch knot— and this Imperial IPA is just loosely tied to tradition.
On to the Tasting Notes:
The Mosaic hop imparts surprisingly floral aromas instead of the more expected grapefruit-y notes. On the palate, complex layers of flavors might remind you of guava, mango, stone fruit and lemon, unraveling your idea of what an Imperial IPA should be. Medium bodied with intense hop flavor and aroma complimented by fruity, floral, and citrus American Mosaic hops. The intention of this beer is to exhibit the fresh and bright character of Mosaic hops.
Food Pairing:
Pair this deliciously tropical IPA with something salty from the grill for your 4th of July BBQ. The guava and mango character from the Mosaic hops will balance out the meaty, oily texture of a perfectly cooked burger or steak. Sit back, relax and treat yourself right with this world class beer!