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White-capped and lively, the billowing white head
of this distinctive nitro brew softly cascades into bright gold. The
first sip reveals a smooth velvety taste with light wheat character and
hints of orange, while an undercurrent
of peppery spices from the Grains of Paradise adds a bright finish.
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Nitro adds creaminess to the White Ale’s wheat
character, while the spice and citrus keep it vibrant. There are hints
of orange and pepper in the aroma of this medium-bodied brew.
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Pairing with Food: The wheat and citrus of
this brew are a great complement to the light flavors of salads and fish
but can also help cut the richness or heat in dishes like chili verde.
The smoothness that the nitro creates
is also fun to pair with dishes that have a similar creaminess like
Chevre cheese while the spice can complement desserts like spiced
cookies.
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Boldly bitter, yet
surprisingly smooth, Nitro IPA has an initial cap of creaminess which
reveals a brawny hop intensity beneath it. The hop character leads with
notes of resinous pine and citrus
for a flavorful, lingering finish. This 7.5% ABV, medium-bodied brew is
deep amber in color.
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The hop varieties used in Nitro IPA impart unique flavors and aromas to the brew:
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Amarillo:
Orange, grapefruit and notes of tangerine with some sweetness
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Centennial:
Medium citrus floral
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Galaxy: Citrusy, spicy and herbal with hints of green fruit and red berries
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Polaris:
Intense floral, fruity, subtle mint
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Simcoe: Strong pine character
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Zeus: Earthy and spicy with soft hints of citrus
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Pairing with Food:
The brash hop character of
this IPA is mellowed a bit by the nitro leaving a surprisingly smooth
brew that makes a great pairing for boldly flavored dishes. The hop
bitterness helps cut the fattiness of fried foods
like fish & chips and richness of cheeses while enhancing the spice
of jambalaya. For the softer side, the spiciness of the hops is a
great complement to the spice pumpkin cake while cutting its sweetness.
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Pricing & Availability:
Samuel Adams Nitro IPA will be available nationwide beginning in February 2016, in 4-packs of 16oz. cans
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Nitro Coffee Stout
will be released for the first time and is one of the inaugural
offerings of the Samuel Adams Nitro Series. Nitro beers use nitrogen in
the carbonation process vs. standard CO2
and are known for their captivating cascade and smooth creaminess,
which works well with stouts. Our brewers also experimented with a
variety of styles and discovered that nitro truly can be the missing
fifth beer ingredient for a number of different beer
styles.
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Smooth, velvety
cream cascades into a jet black, darkly enticing brew, revealing a rich,
robust character. The dark roasted malts create notes of bittersweet
chocolate with hints of dark fruit, while
Sumatran Mandheling and Indian Monsoon Malabar coffee adds a deep roast
dimension.
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Sumatra Mandheling
coffee from Indonesia is grown in volcanic soil and creates rich
chocolate and earthy flavors, along with a mild acidity. Indian Monsoon
Malabar coffee beans are exposed to monsoon
rain and winds for up to four months, to mimic the conditions Indian
coffee beans faced when shipped to Europe during Great Britain’s rule.
The beans develop a smooth complexity with lower acidity in these
conditions.
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Pairing with Food:
The rich, dark flavors of
Nitro Coffee Stout make it a great pairing for a variety of foods.
Creamy cheeses or game meats like venison bring out the beer’s dark
fruit notes, while the sweetness of chocolate desserts
is balanced by the brew’s roasted character. Oysters are also a classic
stout pairing, as the briny character of the oysters is a perfect foil
for the dark, roasty notes of the stout.
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