Robert Masterson & Ryan Reschan / Rip Current / Stone R&R Coconut IPA

STYLE

India Pale Ale

ABV

7.7%

IBUs

90

Originally dreamt up by homebrewers Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan, who earned themselves the top prize in our 2013 American Homebrewers Association homebrewing contest, this innovative beer marks a refreshing sea change for IPA lovers everywhere. It was brewed with 280 pounds of coconut and an unusual blend of hop varieties, including a few from faraway lands or just brand spankin' new, and is guaranteed to taste like no IPA that's gone before. Prepare yourself for a tropical breeze of a brew that will lull you to a place of tranquil contentment for a little R & R.

ABOUT THIS BEER

Release Date

July 29, 2013

FEATURED HOPS

Centennial

Amarillo

Calypso

Simcoe

Belma & Australian Helga

Beeradvocate

85

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Pours deep gold and clear with a nice cream-colored head.

Aroma

Predominantly coconut, along with mild fruity fermentation esters, tropical fruit and stone fruit hop flavors.

Taste

Coconut up front, mixed with tropical fruit and stone fruit hop notes. Creamy malt flavors sneak in midpalate, and the finish is bitter, dry and hoppy with lingering coconut.

Palate

Smooth and creamy, with a dry finish and nice lingering bitterness.

Overall

A very unique blend of flavors comes through on this beer. The primary flavor is coconut, and its intensity was achieved by two additions, one in the whirlpool and the other post dry hop. The selected hop varieties add subtle tropical fruit and berry notes that blend well with the coconut. There is no doubt this is a big IPA, but with a very interesting twist!

Provided by

Mitch Steele

,

Brewmaster

Pairing Notes

Appetizers

Coconut shrimp, guacamole, chicken satay with peanut sauce, fried zucchini

Salads

Caesar, creamy coleslaw, mango chicken, blue cheese and pear

Entrées

Thai coconut curry (duh!), pork tenderloin, Jamaican jerk chicken, blackened fish

Cheeses

Maytag blue, Winchester Gouda, Fiscalini Bandage Wrapped Cheddar, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano

Desserts

Carrot cake, coconut cream pie, macaroons, peanut brittle

Cigars

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli, Viaje Summerfest, H. Upmann Legacy, Cuenca 5 Anniversary

Provided by

"Dr." Bill Sysak

,

Craft Beer Ambassador

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