Sweetwater Releases Hash Session IPA
08 Feb 2016 --- Sweetwater Brewing Co. releases a brand new spring seasonal, Hash Session IPA, hitting shelves beginning February 8. This marks the brewery’s third release using hop hash, and their first session IPA. SweetWater is one of the only breweries in the nation using hop hash, the concentrated resin that’s left after hops are run through the pelletizer.
“We’ve wanted to brew a session IPA for a long time, and access to hop hash finally allowed us to deliver one in true Sweetwater style,” says Nick Nock, head brewer.
The star of the show here is the Amarillo hop hash – the brewers kept the malt bill light to allow the concentrated hop flavor to shine through, differentiating it from other session IPAs. Pungent with floral, tropical citrus fruit flavors; the hop hash gives it that one of a kind chewy, gooey, resiny mouthfeel. As the chaser, SweetWater gave it a hefty dry hop to enhance the potent aromas. Ahtanum gives it orange and grapefruit tones, Crystal for a little kick of spiciness, and El Dorado bringing some pear and watermelon characteristics.
The ABV at 4.2% makes it a highly drinkable, refreshing brew, perfect for springtime.
About Hash Session IPA:
- Malts: Maris Otter, Pilsner, Wheat, Midnight Wheat
- Hops: Bravo, Amarillo Hash
- ABV: 4.2%
- IBUs: 55
Available in 6-pack bottles, plus bottles and cans in the spring SweetWater Tackle Box; distribution begins on February 8 to all 18 states (and DC) where SweetWater is sold.
