hop series hazy ipa

After being long regulated by the Bavarian Purity Law and limited to four main ingredients, beer brewing has broken free of these shackles in the wake of the craft beer movement. Anything that tastes good is allowed—and that can take on a variety of forms. The variety of styles has exploded, ingredient lists are more diverse than ever, and even the original raw materials are now available in a wider range. Hops, for example: This green gold is a significant factor in terms of flavor, and the men and women behind the kettles have a magnificent selection at their disposal.

The team at Lithuanian brewery Sakiškių alus loves this abundance of possibilities and recently launched a series focusing on the diversity of hops. The Hop Series presents brews that highlight the brewers’ favorite hop varieties. The foundation is a New England IPA with a delightful haze and full-bodied malt, enhanced with a rotating selection of hops.

A gentle 5.5% ABV meets a crisp 35 bitterness units, a base of barley and oat malt, a velvety-smooth mouthfeel, and an explosion of fruity, resinous, grassy, and spicy hops. The perfect beer for hopheads and anyone who’s as addicted to green gold as we and Sakiškių alus!