Sixpoint Mad Scientist Series #10: Spruce Tip Ale

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Choosing a pale ale to showcase this unique spruce essence in, the brewers devised a recipe using pale ale and crystal malts, with Simcoe hops for bitterness. “Simcoe also has a sort of Juicy-Fruit flavor,” said brewer Pete Dickson. The spruce tips collected from Ian and his family in Maine were kept sealed and refrigerated the few days before brew day. They were added to the boil along with the hops, creating a fresh aroma that could be smelled across the brewery. After conditioning, the beer has a thick, foamy head and bright orange complexion. But its taste is much more than meets the eye. These fresh spruce tips lend a surge of brightness to the beer at first sip, balanced with a kick of bitterness from the hops. Its gentle aroma is slightly floral and fruity, and the finished beer has an IBU of 35, and ABV of 5.3%.

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