NEeD VOL.6 - A TRIPLE DIP-HOPPED IMPERIAL IPA

The sixth beer in our bi-monthly IPA series sees us experimenting with some new hopping techniques to brew the biggest NEeD yet!

What the hell is a DIP HOP?

Dip-hopping is a process that involves using 80 degree water to hydrate the hops for 60min prior to being added to the beer, rather than the usual ‘dry-hopping’ which we do at around 18 degrees. We were interested to see which hop flavours and aromas would present at this higher temp. We expected to see a boost in aroma and flavour and a reduction in some of the green and grassy notes found in many hop forward beers. The resultant ale is HUGE.

Tell me about the beer!

This imperial IPA pours a luminous copper colour in the glass, giving it some classic West Coast leanings.

We get massive aromas of fresh orange juice, the body is BIG and there's some nice, burnt orange bitterness before a long, warming finish. 

It definitely presents a more levelled flavour profile than you’d expect in an beer hopped this much. Infact it’s dangerously quaffable at 8.5%.

HOPS - Centennial, Cascade, Citra, Mosaic + Vic Secret
MALT - Gladfield Ale, Munich, Carapils and Light crystal.
YEAST - US05

Purchase a 4 pack of NEeD vol.6 and get access to a Virtual tasting!

Join Bridge Road's founder, Ben Kraus and head brewer James Dittko in a virtual tasting of the latest release in Bridge Road’s IPA bi-monthly series, NEeD.

We'll talk recipe development, brewing techniques and hop selection. You might even get some insights (or input!) into our next IPA release!

A great chance to chat with and learn from 2 great beer minds.  We’ll send participants a zoom meeting link prior to the event.

THURSDAY 4TH NOVEMBER - 6PM - 7PM

PLEASE NOTE:
Although shipping times have been relatively reliable of late, unfortunately, we cannot 100% guarantee the beer will arrive by the event date.
* Shipping TBC