Delicious Citrus IPA

Citrus fruits originally come from hot, tropical Southeast Asia They found their way to Europe in the luggage of early globetrotters and spread to the Mediterranean region and Spain as early as the first century AD Due to the warm temperatures, the trees were able to thrive here too and their fruit became an integral part of the local cuisine: Whether you're in the south of Italy, on the Greek islands or on the Spanish mainland, it's hard to imagine life without lemons and all their sour relatives We add them to cakes and pastries, give sauces and dressings a lemony kick of freshness, use the zest, juice and pulp

Brewers also love the tangy companions Lemon, lime and orange harmonize wonderfully with various hop varieties and give the beer a bright fruitiness and a slight hint of acidity A particularly refreshing brew with a citrus extra ingredient comes from Stone Brewing: Their Delicious Citrus IPA contains freshly grated orange zest, which has been combined with the hop varieties Amarillo, Talus and El Dorado to create a sunny spectacle

The citrus-accented drop brings the juicy sweetness of orange, tart grapefruit notes, hints of white wine and a fruity trio of pineapple, white strawberries and raspberries into the glass and ensnares the palate with a thick, creamy texture The impressive 7.7% alcohol content is cleverly integrated into the flavor profile