Night Shift Brewing Head Brewer Joe Mashburn Talks The 87

We spoke with Night Shift Brewing Head Brewer Joe Mashburn about The 87.

BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
This was an old recipe that's gone through a lot of changes, and a lot of people have had their hand in working the recipe into its current form.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
I am a huge fan of the intensity of this beer: it's a big beer with a high ABV and high hopping rates. Everything is just excessive in the best way.

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
The 87; our street address is 87 Santilli Hwy. Our core IPA is Santilli, so it made sense to use another piece of our address. 

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
I think this beer would be a little too hardy for a survival situation. It's probably caloric enough, but I think after having one it might be hard to build a fire.

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
This is a big beer full of hop flavor.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Anything big and bold; this beer will stand up to that. I would assume a really big burger would be a great pairing.

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