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We spoke with Wild Leap Brew Co. Chief Brewing Officer Chris Elliott about Alpha Abstraction, Vol. 14.
BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
Absolutely. This is a beer that I drink almost every day.
BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Pure, sweet, delicious pink grapefruit.
BC: Do you know a story – or have a personal story – that revolves around this beer?
This beer features a hop that I have been hunting for a while. I read an article about this experimental variety that had unbelievable pink grapefruit characteristics and was an absolute favorite amongst hop growers. It was HBC 692. I couldn't find enough of the hop to do a large release, so I put this recipe on hold. Then out of the blue I saw a press release that the hop would be named "Talus" and was available. I ordered immediately and finally got my hands on enough to do a large release!
BC: What's a good food pairing for this beer?
This beer pairs very nicely with sweet smoky barbecue meats.