Stone Beavertown / Garage Project / Fruitallica Double India Pale Ale

APPEARANCE: Golden and hazy with a long lasting white head.

AROMA: Yuzu up front, which is reminiscent of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. The aroma is bright with hints of perfume. Tropical fruit from the hops arise throughout, especially with pineapple and citrus aromatics.

TASTE: A complex blend of fresh fruit. There is a slight tartness from the kiwi, with flavors of peach, lime, citrus, and tropical fruit from the hops.

PALATE: A very layered beer with hints of wheat in the background and a slight maltiness. The alcohol and bitterness are very nicely balanced by the intense fruit. There is a hint of pepper on the finish, begging for repeated tasting.

OVERALL: We have known the Garage Project guys, Pete Gillespie and Jos Ruffell, for a while and have brewed with them a few times in the past - last year in Japan at Coedo and recently with Kris Ketcham at Stone Brewing - Liberty Station, but never at our flagship brewery in Escondido. We have also known Logan Plant from Beavertown for a few years, have been to his brewery in London, and have been very impressed by the beers and his approach to brewing. We had been looking for just the right opportunity to brew with him. This recipe is a true representation of joining our three breweries with New Zealand hops, English yeast, and some American hops, plus our Stone style of brewing IPAs. This is a very unique and wonderful beer. Enjoy it while you can get it!

PAIRING NOTES

STARTERS: Grilled Shrimp, Spicy Scallop Hand Roll, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Papadum with Mango Chutney

SOUPS AND SALADS: Gazpacho, Tom Ka, Fresh Fruit Salad, Glass Noodle Salad

MAIN COURSES: Drunken Noodles, Tamarind Rice, Katmandu Lamb, Xian Lamb Fun, BBQ Pulled Jack Fruit Sandwich, Tofu Bahn Mi, Shrimp Enchiladas with fresh lime

DESSERTS: Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Baklava, Apricots dipped in White Chocolate, Kiwi Tart with fresh lemon zest

OVERALL: An amazingly complex beer with myriad of fruit flavors both from fruit and hops, with hints of wheat as a backbone and a slight hint of pepper on the finish. It's an adventurous beer that will pair well with adventurous flavors!

COLLABORATORS

Beavertown Brewery

Garage Project

Stone Brewing