Leadhead IPA
Brues Alehouse Brewing Co
Our Impression: We are bringing back Leadhead, our take on a West Coast IPA. We've aimed to reduce bitterness while keeping the hops fresh and up front. This is an easy drinking IPA that keeps you coming back sip after sip. Enjoy!
Style: IPA
Grain- Two-Row, IPA Malt
Hops - Citra, El Dorado, Riwaka
Yeast- Fermentis S-04 , US-05
Adjuncts- none
Water- Reverse Osmosis Base with high additions of CaSO4, CaCl2
Original Gravity: 15.85
ABV: 7%
Estimated IBU - 40 IBU
Color: 4 SRM
Aroma: Aromatic notes of guava, pine, and grapefruit.
Appearance: This beer pours fairly clear with a nice white foam.
Flavor: A lovely hop blend of new and old world hops delivers a combo of ripe guava, pine, and citrus. The light malt provides a delicate backbone of grainy sweetness. Low bitterness and a clean finish.
Mouthfeel: Smooth and silky mouthfeel with medium-low carbonation.