T.B.D. (The Big Day)

The Basics

Style - Fruited Wheat Ale

ABV - 6.3%

Description

Light and refreshing with subtle bready notes and a subtle citrus character from Citra hops. Finished with Passion fruit, Orange and Guava.

tHE NAME

Cole’s getting married and he wanted to make a beer for The Big Day (get it?).

BEER FACT

American wheat beers are very similar to the Belgian and European wheat beers and have their lineage traced back to returning GIs from the World Wars (1 and 2….we’ll see what happens with 3 I guess). They are similar in composition in that they are predominantly wheat based (~50%), generally have a cloudy appearance and a soft texture to them. Where they differ is the yeast- European/Belgian beers derive a great deal of character from the yeast whereas the American variants utilize a more neutral yeast and are generally more hop forward.

The Ingredients

• Malt: Wheat, 2-Row barley and Dextrin malt

• Hops: Citra

• Yeast: US-05

The Pairings

Shellfish, Salads and Veggies (especially citrus infused), Chicken and lighter dishes, Spicy cuisine, and brunch items.