RED IPA RETURNS | 5.0%
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THE RETURN OF RED IPA: 5.0% BARBE ROUGE HOP IPA
Red IPA is back. If you’ve been following along on our socials, you might have caught a glimpse of Red Beard himself on his journey down to Leith. The notorious French comic-book pirate didn't just wander into the taproom for a pint, he brought along the hop variety that inspired his name: Barbe Rouge.
Together, we've brought back our Red IPA. Imagine a stormy deep ruby ale, balanced with sweet berries and rich caramel. Perfect for the cold nights ahead.
The Hop Profile: Barbe Rouge
Barbe Rouge hops take centre stage in this release. Translated literally as Red Beard, this unique French hop variety brings delicate red fruit and subtle herbal notes to the beer. We added a touch of Citra to complement the profile with a pop of citrus, tying everything together into a clean, bittersweet marmalade finish.
The Base: Deep Ruby & Rich Malt
A proper Red IPA needs a malt bill that brings depth without weighing down the palate. We built a dark, rich foundation using Melanoidin, Double Roasted Crystal, and Carared malts. Together, they give the beer a deep ruby colour in the glass and layered flavours of berry, rich caramel, and dark toffee.
Tasting Notes
BERRY: Delicate red fruit and berry notes driven by Barbe Rouge hops.
MARMALADE: A vibrant zesty finish from a subtle touch of Citra.
BITTERSWEET: Rich caramel and dark toffee balanced by punchy hop bitterness.
The Details
ABV: 5.0%
Hops: Barbe Rouge, Citra
Malts: Melanoidin, Double Roasted Crystal, Carared
Style: Red IPA
Profile: Deep ruby colour, rich malt body, herbal and red berry aromatics, bittersweet marmalade finish.
