“This take on an Irish Red was inspired by the Pink Boots hop blend from Yakima Chief. We began with a rich malt base of Maris Otter, some Caramunich and Carafa for caramel and color, and a hefty dose of Rye for some spice. Loral, Ekuanot, and HBC 586 in the hop blend add notes of citrus and herbal, woodsy spice. Malty and nutty, with flavors of bright clementine and pine. This beer was brewed by women from all around the Indy beer industry, and a portion of all pints sold will be donated to our local Pink Boots chapter to help fund education opportunities for our members!”
Beautifully complex, this beer starts out roasty and smoky and then comes in fruity and hoppy (with a touch of caramel) on the back end as it warms up. The second one, one day later, is slightly more fruity—but still malty and smoky and roasty. Very fine.
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