SMaSH doesn't sound traditional at all at first. What's behind the label is all the more surprising: Chris Sullivan, an American in exile, brews a lager with his Herbipolis that is unrivaled in terms of quality and tradition.
Beer instead of wine
With Würzburg, Chris, who lives in Franconia, didn't choose an easy place. The city on the Main is one of the largest wine regions in Germany and has always been the home of grape fans. Exactly the right place if Chris wants to give Würzburg a beer that is typical of the city. With Herbipolis he succeeded. From the name to the label to the content, Herbipolis is a truly Franconian original and a wonderfully hoppy counterpart to Riesling and Silvaner. Herbipolis is the medieval name of the city of Würzburg and a homage to the traditional culture of the Main metropolis. With this name, Chris refers to the centuries-old brewing tradition of lager beer, which was also maintained in Würzburg. If the name doesn't ring a bell at first, you'll know what's going on after a quick look at the label: the beer has a picture of the Würzburg castle on the emblem and is otherwise quite traditional. No minimalism, no geometric objects or abstract structures. Classic and stylish, according to the label and the contents.
Class instead of quantity
In the context of the craft beer scene, Chris takes a very unusual approach: Unlike most craft beer brewers, he is not interested in combining as many aromatic hop varieties as possible in one beer. SMaSH simply stands for Single Malt and Single Hop. In plain language, this means that Chris is a very special kind of hop artist. Chris doesn't want to hide behind an overwhelming variety of hops, but rather directs the beer drinker's focus to what's important: the skill with which he brews an excellent, balanced and flavorful lager using just a few, selected ingredients. Since Chris comes from the home of craft beer, America, you would expect a fruity, aromatic and hoppy beer from him. SMaSH counters the cliché with a calm yet unbeatably drinkable lager that shines with a strong malt taste and balanced hop notes. Herbipolis is a work of art of exceptional quality that tastes like more. And who knows what the unconventional American will come up with next?
SMaSH Brewing Project
Parsevalstrasse 8b
97074
Würzburg
chris@smashbrew.de http://www.smashbrew.de
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10261007 |
smash brewing röntgen |
0,50 L Flasche - € 7,00 / LTR |
€ 3,50 |
Too popular
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10261006 |
herbipolis |
0,50 L Flasche - € 7,00 / LTR |
€ 3,50 |
Too popular
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