hochmut neipa

Pride is the first of the seven deadly sins and a deviation from virtue caused by overestimating one’s own abilities. While arrogance is no longer uncommon in the age of social media, various world religions condemn this trait and the ancient Romans and Greeks did not appreciate pretension either.

We don’t want to be quite so strict here and grant superbia where superbia is appropriate. For example, with masterful beer. The Stone brewery is known for its heavenly brews and the arrogance that goes with them. The Munich Brew Mafia sheds a completely different light on arrogance: the Munich-based brewers have dedicated their latest series to the seven deadly sins and arrogance is number 2 in the series. Their brew-like approach to the topic provides us with a range of delicious creations and we think that the team can feel a touch of arrogance in light of this achievement. Or at least pride.

Part 2 of the #sevensins is a successful New England IPA, whose exuberantly fruity taste is based on the hop varieties Idaho 7, Mosaic and Simcoe. The trio of cones delivers a whole basket of fruit, with nuances of mango and passion fruit, grapefruit, pineapple and wild berries. Barley, oat and wheat malt contribute soft cereal notes and a certain grip. 6.0% alcohol content and a light-footed bitterness complete the sinful pleasure.