What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Refreshing and summery. Earthy hops with lemon undertones, some herbal lemongrass, and tangerine notes, too. Moderate peach, apricot.”
Flavor: “Dry and light but not too astringent. Hops flavor is crisp, emphasizing the citrus: lemon, lemon balm, and a bit of grapefruit. Definite bitterness, but balanced relative to the dryness. Lemon and peach in the aftertaste. Not unlike a dry white wine or champagne.”
Overall: “Dry and crisp, it definitely has a ‘brut’ character that is distinctive compared to other IPAs.”
What the Brewers Say
“Extra Brut IPA. Somebody to Love is made with wheat, oats, and flaked rice. All hops were added after the boil: Hallertau Blanc, Galaxy, and Azacca for notes of gooseberry, tangerine, and guava. We then fermented the beer to be super dry or ‘brut,’ with no sugar left, for a champagne-like mouthfeel. A ‘zero’ IBU beer with some haze from the wheat and late hops additions.”
