White Hag Bran & Sceolan Irish IPA

White Hag Bran & Sceolan Irish IPA

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Brewed by White Hag Irish Brewing Company, The

Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland

Style:  IPA

7.2% Alcohol by Volume

45 International Bittering Units

This beer is available all year

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Description: An American-style IPA brewed with 100% Irish malt. Pine and citrusy grapefruit are balanced by a full, malt backbone. History & Style: There are many derivatives of the IPA, or India Pale Ale, most notable the American versions, which have increased in popularity exponentially. Ours is the Irish IPA, made our way, with the impeccable waters of Lough Talt on our doorstep in County Sligo on the West coast of Ireland. The origins of the IPA however date back to the British occupation of India. For the British to bring their own ales across the long and bumpy sea journeys, they learned that higher ABV’s and bucket-loads of hops were necessary to maintain the integrity of the beer. What followed was a revolution, not political, but a genre of ale that stretched further than the colonial footprint of the British Empire. Tasting Notes: Very pale with a slight hop haze from dry hopping. Fruity aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit and orange. The flavour is equally fruity, with a soft mouthfeel and a balanced finish. Food Pairings: Due to the hop-forward big-flavour that you get from this Irish IPA, it is necessary to stand up to that flavour when pairing. A creamy Irish Cashel Blue cheese will be a mouthfeel and taste sensation, or a punchy Indian curry will meet the hops halfway.