Using a new special yeast variety that offers an ultra-clean finish, allowing hop character to shine
[Character]We went for a hoppy lager using modern hops such as Motueka to bring a fun tropical character to the clean lager base[Food Pairing]Cod tempura, Grilled miso mackerel "saikyoyaki", seared beef with wasabi[Naming]Our original release of New Frontier was a journey into new territory: lager. From there we now look to branch out into yet more untraveled paths, changing hops, malt, and yeast as we continue the journey to find the perfect lager.[Brewer's Voice]Our New Frontier series generally focuses on making lagers, typically of the more classic varieties from helles to pilsners, bocks to festbiers. This time around, we decided to go a bit more modern and playful.
We went for a "novalager" yeast strain that, while a lager, ferments faster and at a higher temperature than most lager strains.
The character of the yeast is clean, with simple and light lager notes, making it a good base for showcasing hops. We decided to blend some noble hops with the more modern Motueka, adding some Sabro and Riwaka to bring out cypress and cedar woody notes, with hints of citrus.StyleNovaLagerSeriesNew frontierABV5.0%IBU25Gas Volume2.4MaltPilsner, Vienna, Mela BeechHopMandarina Bavaria, Hallertaur Blanc, MotuekaYeastNovaLagerCategoryBeerJAN4589718741659Best Before2024/07/13
