We spoke with Stone Brewing Senior Manager of Brewing & Innovation Steve Gonzalez about Tropic of Thunder Lager.
BC: Who came up with this beer’s recipe?
It was a collaborative effort between one of my brewers, Cecil Menasco, and myself. Our Executive Team requested a Tropical Lager for 2019, so we put our heads together and came up with this recipe!
BC: What’s your favorite aspect of this beer (flavor, aroma, etc.)?
The Cashmere hops have, for me, a melon flavor that really shines through and marries seamlessly with the crisp maltiness for a very satisfying sensory experience. It lasts just long enough to really make you want that second sip and is very refreshing.
BC: Is this your “desert island beer?”
When it's warm out and I'm working in the yard it is! Really depends on my mood, but I do really enjoy it and it delivers on a lot of points for sure. Good malt profile, terrific juicy hop profile, extremely refreshing, it definitely makes the shortlist of my desert island beers, but I haven't picked one yet!
BC: Can you describe this beer in 10 words or less?
Beautifully balanced, refreshing, tropical with a short finish.
