Spotty Dog Krush IPA 500ml

Spotty Dog in Hobart, Tasmania is one of the finest brewers of bitter IPA in the country. They're a tiny operation, so you may not have heard of them, which is fine. Most of it is consumed on the apple isle, or shipped out around the country to discerning punters. Their house style still features some malt, plenty of aroma and bitterness and it all comes at unbeatable prices.

This one's a collab with Yakima Chief & Cryer Malt and profiles exclusively the new Krush hop, described below by Yakima Chief - developer and grower of this hop. I look forward to crushing a Krush myself.

Lending notes of peach, mango, mixed berry, and guava, Krush can be highly impactful as a stand-alone hop addition or used to punch up the tropical and citrus characters of any blend. “Not every variety translates so clearly from raw hop aroma to finished beer, but Krush bursts with peach, mango, citrus, and tropical notes at harvest and adds a pop of these same flavors to every Krush beer I’ve tasted,” says YCH’s Sr. Sensory Manager, Tiffany Pitra, noting that this variety has been a long-time favorite in the sensory lab. “While HBC 586 already has a loyal following, I hope the ‘official’ release of Krush inspires even more beers built around this juicy hop. The entire YCH sensory team is stoked that Krush™ has finally earned her name!”

Tasting notes by: Ryan
Alc/Vol: 8.3%