4 Pines Keller Door Series: Single Hops

The first of a what will be a series of releases throughout 2012 from the brewing team at 4 Pines, in which they simultaneously showcase four beers that share a theme. The concept is launched with the Single Hop series, which we wrote about on Crafty late last year. The four beers have been brewed with an identical malt bill (95% Ale, 4% Wheat, 1% Crystal) with the only difference being the choice of hop. The four varieties being used are Amarillo – an aromatic American hop synonymous with APAs and golden ales, Sorachi Ace (Japan) – which has an overwhelming and unique lemon, lemongrass and lychee like aroma, Galaxy (AUS) – known for its citrus and passionfruit aromas, and Aramis (France)– a strong, herbal, lemon like aroma. The idea is to give drinkers that chance to see what different hops can do to a beer. Watch out for future releases in the Keller Door series later in the year…

Available:

4 Pines
Harts Pub
The Local Taphouse St Kilda
The Local Taphouse Darlo
Fredas- Chippendale NSW
The Rose- Chippendale NSW
The Union- Newtown NSW
Archive Bar- West End QLD
The Pour House- Dunsborough WA
Clancy’s Freo- Fremantle WA
The Norfolk- Fremantle WA

Style: Summer Ale
Strength: 5.0%
Bitterness: 26 IBU