Kowhai (Ko-hi) IPA w/ WLP029 Kolsche Ale Yeast

SPLIT BATCH | SAME BEER DIFFERENT YEAST STRAINS

Kowhai (Ko-Hi), the state flower of New Zealand for a NZ IPA. Part of our R&D Series, we let each of our brew team R&D and brew their own recipe, this time is our Brewer Cameron! “Inspired by My late friend Charlie Quirmbach inspired this beer. His favorite hop was Nelson, which made me want to do a New Zealand West Coast hybrid IPA”

Kowhai IPA Fermented w/ WLP029 Kolsch Ale Yeast

Known for accentuating hop flavor and bitterness while creating crisp, clean lager like characters. It performs exceptionally well at temperatures ranging from 65 to 69°F (18 20°C) and does not ferment well below 62°F (17°C) after peak fermentation. Typically has low flocculation characteristics after the first generation.

TASTING NOTES: Apricot | Grapefruit | Floral

Kowhai IPA Fermented w/ WLP1983 Charlie’s First Bump Yeast

Licensed from Charlie Papazian, this strain can ferment at both ale and lager temperatures, allowing brewers to produce diverse beer styles. The recipes in both Papazian’s books, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing and The Homebrewer’s Companion were originally developed and brewed with this yeast. Ales: Optimum cellaring temperature: 50 to 55°F (10-13°C) Lagers: Optimum cellaring temperature: 32 to 37°F (0-3°C)

TASTING NOTES: Nectarine | Orange Blossom | Tropical