The Flipper

The Basics

Style - Belgian Blonde

ABV - 7.3%

Description

Effervescent and bright spice notes intermingle with prolific banana character with a soft, semi-sweet finish.

The Name

Named for the style of pitch developed by Shane Warne, famous Australian cricketer, that is in essence a back spin bowl that keeps very low and can be quite difficult to hit.

The Ingredients

Malts

Pilsner, Dextrin, Caramel Munich II

Hops

Summer, Tetnang, and Galaxy

Yeast

BE-256

Beer Facts

This is a Belgian beer, like Old Man, and is yeast driven. Meaning a lot of the beers character comes from the yeast fermenting at different temperatures. This beer also has some later additions of Australian hops and some traditional German Noble hops as well that contribute to the final product.

The Pairings

Roasted Chicken, mussels or delicate white fish, citrusy and bright dishes (citrus beurre blanc, passion fruit mouse)