Saturday, June 9, 2012

'T Gaverhopke - Bitter Sweet Symphony

A collaboration between Gaverhopke and Tired Hands Brewing Company.  Tired Hands worked with Bruno and Gudrun at ‘t Gaverhopke in Stasegem to create  Bittersweet Symphony. BSS is a 7.8%, blonde, Double IPA brewed with a touch of caramel malt, wheat, a blend of citrus-forward hops, and fermented with ‘t Gaverhopke’s house yeast. A side note: ‘t Gaverhopke uses a koelschip to cool their wort down en route to the fermenter.

ABV is 7.8 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Belgium IPA
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tulip, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring, unless ABV exceeds average range.

The Pour - Pours a golden color with small white head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Citrus, grassy, hoppy with hints of spice.
Taste -  Hoppy and sweet, some orange and other citrus taste.
Mouth Feel - Medium body and carbonation.
Drinkable - Very mild hop after taste, I think it's more like an American IPA than a Belgium IPA.  Alcohol is well hidden. 

This beer pairs well with share or pungent cheese and salad.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B.
BeerAdvocate Rating =NR
Ratebeer Rating = 92

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