Monk Brew Patrons Project 33.03 Sajan Raj

One of the best things about Hop City - aside from the obvious - is the coming together of brewers and the collaboration that comes from that proximity - be it at Northern Monk or some of our esteemed brewing neighbors; be it at the festival or in anticipation of it. And since it's brewed for a festival, it was only fitting that it be brewed for Thought Bubble's Patrons Project, a festival in its own right! For the third edition of Thought Bubble we have teamed up with London based companies Pressure Drop and Gravity Well. Starting with a classic non-ferrous oat and wheat grist, we've strayed a little off the beaten path with the addition of Cara Gold malt to add a hint of caramel sweetness and the hue of a shimmering sunset. Idaho 7 and Citra form the backbone of the hop profile along with some NZ favorites like Nelson and the lesser known Rakau and Nectaron. All this combined results in a DDH IPA with a blend of vibrant nectarine oil and sweet, sticky apricot juice, plus top notes of fragrant elderflower, cucamelon and mojito.