Samuel Adams Revises 2013 Latitude 48 IPA Recipe

Samuel Adams will be re-working the hop blend to be used in 2013 for their Latitude 48 IPA.  The new mix will add in Mosaic hops.  This from Samuel Adams:

Now, after spending the last year experimenting more with Mosaic, the brewers have transformed the Latitude 48 IPA recipe, adding a new dimension to the hop line-up with this flavorful varietal. Samuel Adams Latitude 48 IPA gets its name from its most important ingredients: a select blend of hops from top German, English and American growing regions, all located near the 48th latitude along the “hop belt” of the Northern Hemisphere.

The 2013 batch is inspired by the new Mosaic hop variety, which imparts a floral and tropical fruit character and adds a fresh, unique flavor to this already-complex brew. Samuel Adams Latitude 48 also includes Bavarian Hallertau Mittelfrueh Noble hops for a citrus and spicy note, UK East Kent Goldings hops for an earthy and woody character, and US Simcoe and Zeus hops for piney, grapefruit flavors. In addition, this beer has an upfront sweetness with notes of honey and caramel from the malt, which nicely complement the complex hop character.

This beer is scheduled for Feb 2013 and will include 12-packs.
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