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During colonial times, the Netherlands was the hub of the market for exclusive and exotic goods: spices, the finest fabrics, precious stones and the most delicious tea reached Europe at the busy ports of Holland. Most things were unloaded, reloaded and sent on, but some people kept for their own use. Like the English, people in the Netherlands still enjoy drinking tea today. Earl Gray is one of the most popular black teas and is usually drunk with a small dash of milk and a little lemon.
It's no surprise that the Dutch brewery Emelisse has dedicated a beer to this favorite drink: their Earl Gray IPA pays homage to black tea and its complex variety of aromas. Together with the Marble brewery from Manchester, England, a beer was developed that will delight even the most convinced tea drinker.
The light beer presents itself in the glass in the color of sun-kissed straw and is almost clear. A small amount of white, airy foam crowns the beer. A tempting aroma of fragrant bergamot, floral hops, delicate orange blossom and juicy citrus fruits rises to the nose. The initial drink reveals a medium-weight body with the full aroma of a good Earl Gray tea: finely balanced notes of bergamot, citrus peel, spring blossoms and freshly cut herbs caress the palate. A hint of malt provides a soft base for the playful aroma complex.
emelisseWater, barley malt, hops, Earl Gray tea, yeast
