Box of Hops (Spring) in Review
This year Ithaca Beer Company is jumping on the hoppy train and released a spring Box of Hops. Of course Flower Power, the old stand-by, was there. Returning from a couple years back was also Pacific Gravity. I've previously been on record as to preferring it over Creeker, although I need to test that officially as this version came out a bit "hot". There were also two new offerings, which will be the focus of this post. From My Beer Buzz : Brewed to commemorate our Tough Mudder Race on Earth Day, Mudder Earth is a soft and slightly hazy IPA featuring a hoppy flavor profile of pineapple, papaya, berry, melon and bubblegum. The addition of Nelson Sauvin hops, known for a distinct white wine, grape and gooseberry profile make for a complex and distinctive character. Malts: 2-Row Pale, Oats, Wheat, Honey Hops: New Zealand Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic ABV: 7.5% Missing Link is new slightly hazy double IPA featuring Hopsteiner’s experimental hop varieties #09326 and #063