Highland Brewing Co. R&D Brewer Trace Redmond Talks AVL IPA

We spoke with Highland Brewing Co. R&D Brewer Trace Redmond about AVL IPA.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
It was me!

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
I love the big, powerful hop aroma in the nose as well as the hop flavor of the beer and how clean and crisp it finishes. It’s an IPA made for drinking a couple, getting great flavor but it’s not overwhelming. I love the combination of tropical fruit and pine.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
Asheville, North Carolina’s airport code.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Citrus, pineapple, pine, dry, and crisp.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
A burger with grilled pineapple and rosemary fries, cheek meat tacos or chicken korma.

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