Young Henrys has revealed its latest Brewers B-Side, an experimental IPA called Phantasmic Mr Hops, described as a Young Henrys take on a trendy cinematic classic, made utilising an innovative new flavour-producing compound named Phantasm.
Phantasmic Mr Hops is a 7 per cent experimental IPA, made with Phantasm, a powder derived from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
The organic compound increases the production of thiols, which are the aroma-active ingredients responsible for jacking up the fruity and juicy flavours.
Young Henrys’ Phantasmic Mr Hops combines Phantasm with hops, including Simcoe Cryo, Sabro and Taiheke, and two experimental US hops (HBC 1019 and HBC 586). The result is notes of caramelised coconut, pineapple and citrus with a creamy body and mouthfeel.
Young Henrys Head Brewer Jesse Searls said the beer was different from any in the core range.
"We hadn't done a B-Side in a while, so the Brew Crew wanted to make this one super special. We used ingredients and processes that we had never tried before - from the malt, to the hops, the yeast, the process aids, and brewing processes themselves - almost everything was a first. This beer is different from any in our core range, but still stands up as moreish and balanced. We hope everyone enjoys drinking it as much as we did making it,” said Searls.
The beer pays homage to the Wes Anderson film “Fantastic Mr Fox” with its name, “Phantasmic Mr Hops”.
Phantasmic Mr Hops is available nationally in singles, 4-packs and cases.
