Colorado's Eddyline Taproom & Brewery collaborated with Lone Tree Brewing in order to create a delicious double IPA that makes for a truly unforgettable drinking experience.
The 'Beyond Treeline' double IPA makes use of Mandarina Bavaria hops as well as a pair of experimental hops developed by the Hop Breeding Company, namely HBC 686 and Talus. The end result is a brew that has a creamy mouthfeel and a fruity hop scent that is dominated by peach and stone fruit, but also welcomes island-reminiscent hints such as pineapple, coconut and guava. The beer itself has a sunset-like orange hue that is slightly hazy and hints at its fruit-forward nature.
Borne as a result of a close relationship that includes sharing a distribution house, the 'Beyond Treeline' double IPA is a a fine example of breweries banding together to create memorable beverages.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Experimental Hops
- Breweries should experiment with unique hop varieties to create unique flavor profiles in their beers.
- Fruit-forward Beers
- Industry professionals should monitor the popularity of fruity beers to cater to changing consumer tastes.
- Collaborative Brewing
- Opportunities exist for breweries to work together to create unique and memorable beverages.
Where This Applies
- Craft Beer
- Craft breweries should experiment with unique flavors and collaborate with other breweries to stay ahead in the industry.
- Hop Farming
- Hop growers could invest in experimental hop varieties to meet the increased demand from craft breweries and their unique flavor profiles.
- Distribution
- Opportunities exist for distributors to focus on promoting collaborations between breweries to offer consumers unique and memorable beverages.
