Oskar Blues Brewery has released another in its Can-O-Bliss series. The new beer is Can-O-Bliss Hazy IPA, a beer that will be released in 6 pack and 12 packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft nationwide.
Can-O-Bliss Hazy IPA is brewed usingStrata, Cashmere, Enigma, Hallertau Blanc, and Eureka hops for a taste quite unlike other beers of this style. The hops contribute dankness, fruits such as peach and grape, and a host of other flavors. The final result is a hazy IPA for the ages that weighs in at 7.2 percent alcohol by volume.
This beer is classified as a hazy IPA, but don’t get the idea that this is necessarily a New England IPA style. Yes, it is certainly hop forward, but the personality is one all its own, as Oskar Blues Head of Brewing Operations Tim Matthews is quick to point out.
“This beer doesn’t set out to be a ‘New England’ style,” said Matthews. “The bitterness is forward, but elegant. The mouthfeel is thorough without being fluffy. The beer focuses on intense hop loads that are extracted to create a long-lasting hop haze.”
Juice Drapeau, Oskar Blues Head Brewer in Lyons, Colorado adds that Can-O-Bliss Hazy IPA is a little more subtle and more quaffable than the typical hazy IPA.
“Most hazy IPAs go for strong, aggressive citrus and popular dank hops like Mosaic and Galaxy, but this hop profile offers more nuance and subtlety than most. It’s truly hop-driven, with soft, fruity undertones, making it perfect for summertime IPA swigging,” said Drapeau.
Can-O-Bliss Hazy IPA follows on the heels of Can-O-Bliss Tropical IPA, which was released near the end of 2018. This series is one to look out for, as it spotlights beers made using new and experimental hops and unusual hop combinations. The 2019 Can-O-Bliss series will conclude with a Citrus IPA in the fall.
Keep your eyes peeled for Can-O-Bliss Hazy IPA in places where Oskar Blues is presently sold, starting in early May.
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