We are delighted to welcome our friends from Yakima Chief Hops to the brewery, who brought along the experimental hop, HBC 472. HBC 472 is a sister hop of Sabro, that was bred in the Yakima Valley, Washington through open pollination between Humulus Lupus and the wild American hop neomexicanus.
A hop that provides coconut and tropical fruit aromas to beer, but also a distinctive barrel aged character like the beer has been aged in bourbon barrels. Brewing an India Export Stout allowed us to showcase HBC 472 and the interesting characteristics that it lends to beer, a beautiful balance between the roast malt notes and the coconut and wood flavours thanks to HBC 472. Enjoy!