SUBURBAN CRYPTID

8.0% ABV

OG: 16.6P

FG: 2.4P

ABV: 8.0%

IBU: 68

malt: 80% Coopers Ale Malt, 20% Joe White Wheat Malt

hops: Vic Secret in mash, Citra and Riwaka at 10min and in whirlpool, Citra and Strata in dry hop

yeast: Diamond Lager at 15c to start, then a half-pitch of Nottingham (hydrated and with separate additional yeast nutrient), raised to 16c at notty pitch

water: 3:1 sulphate heavy

other: Dextrose, Citra Terpene

This beer was inspired by a talk at the WABA conference and subsequent chats with the boffins at Lallemand. These two yeasts are some of their highest thiol and terpene producers each, with an overlapping active temperature range. Perfect!

It worked really well, I think. But I also chucked a shitload of hops at it. Overall, I think there’s a bit of legs to this idea. I brewed another iteration of this concept today, this time modelled on an NZ pilsner. Hopefully it turns out well on the next mixed pack.

Enjoy.