Squatters is pouring a special, one of kind ale this week that's two
parts Utah, one part Washington & one part French . Squatters' Jason
Stock & the Utah Brewers Coop's David McKean have teamed up with
with Washington State University to create a unique pale ale, made from
an entirely new hop strain developed by WSU.
The currently unnamed hop strain has been selected from a cross of a
French grown female Alsace with a male selected from a cross of American
Cascade and Cluster. This is the only commercial beer that has been
brewed with this novel hop. Jason & Dave used a familiar malt bill
(Full Suspension Pale Ale) in order to showcase this new hop.
Pours a hazy amber (just like Full Suspension). The nose is
fruity with some berries and citrus. Starts with a good grainy malt
presence, hops are floral, grassy & earthy. The finish has hints of
berries. Very drinkable, has no hints of it's Full Suspension
beginnings.
It's an interesting hop strain. I hope they have an opportunity to
experiment with some others soon. French Connection is on tap right now
at Squatters.
Cheers!
Above: Jason Stock - David McKean
1 comment:
Looking forward to trying this one.
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