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pFriem Family Brewers Co-Founder and Brewmaster Josh Pfriem Talks Big IPA

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pFriem Family Brewers Co-Founder and Brewmaster Josh Pfriem Talks Big IPA

We spoke with pFriem Family Brewers Co-Founder and Brewmaster Josh Pfriem about Big IPA.


BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
This beer was a collaborative effort with the brewery management team.

BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
Big, punchy, tropical notes that drinks way easier than the ABV actually is. 

BC: Where does this beer’s name come from?
Just like most beers at pFriem, we just call them what they are.

BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
Although this beer is fun, it is not my desert island beer. 

BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Seeing as this is our Big IPA, why not have two ten-word phrases? The first: Aromas of ripe guava, papaya, stone fruit, gooseberries and blackberries. The second: Powerful flavors of fresh berry jam, pineapple, tangerine and tropical punch.

BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
Pimento cheeseburger with a half-pound beef patty, house pimento cheese, red leaf lettuce, sweet onion, pickle chips, house aioli, potato bun and served with piping hot hand cut fries. 

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