Beer I’m So Cute - Double Sour Hazy IPA (8-pack of 473 mL cans)

🌌 I’m So Cute - Double Sour Hazy IPA

Boom! An explosion originating from the planet Zappa spreads cosmic dust everywhere, reaching the far ends of the universe. There, it reaches a small bee, which mixes it with its honey, producing a delicious combination of 8.2% alcohol. The serene Zappian hops bring peace back to the cosmos.

Thus, I'm So Cute was born, a liquid tribute from the brewery The Nose Mustache to the great and unequaled Frank Zappa. The name celebrates his iconic 1979 work, delivering a timeless beer that unites the classic with the greatest innovations in the world of hops.

📚 The Style: What is a Double Sour Hazy IPA?

This style is a modern and daring evolution in the universe of craft beers. It merges three distinct strands:

• Hazy IPA: Born in the New England region (USA) in the 2010s, it stands out for its cloudy appearance, silky body, and explosive aroma of tropical hops, without the strict bitterness of traditional IPAs.

• Sour Beer: Sour beers with centuries-old historical roots in Europe (such as Belgian Lambics and German Berliner Weisses).

• Double: Indicates a version with a higher alcohol content and an extra load of ingredients.

The union of these three schools results in a potent, fruity, cloudy, and elegantly sour beer.

🧪 Alchemy and Ingredients

The complexity of I'm So Cute comes from a meticulously planned recipe:

• The Malt Base & Body: A combination of Pilsen and Pale Malt ensures the structure. The addition of Oats and Wheat gives it that velvety texture and the classic turbidity of the style.

• The Secret Touch: Honey enters the process to raise the alcohol content to a potent 8.2%, bringing subtly floral notes without making the beer cloying.

• The Color and Look: Pitaya finishes the recipe, delivering a vibrant and unique color that catches the eye even before the first sip.

• The Perfect Acidity: Achieved through primary fermentation using the Kettle Sour method, where pure lactic bacteria acidify the wort before boiling, ensuring a clean and refreshing acidity.

• Fermentation and Hops: Fermented with the iconic high-fermentation yeast US-05 and featuring the exotic Zappa hop, which evokes tropical, spicy, and native fruit notes.

🍽️ Tasting and Serving Guide

To extract the maximum complexity that this true liquid work of art offers, follow these recommendations:

• 🌡️ Ideal Temperature: Serve between 6°C and 8°C. Too cold hides the aromas of Zappa hops and honey; warmer accentuates the alcohol too much.

• 🍺 Suggested Glass: Teku glass or IPA glass (Tulip). Their narrow mouths concentrate the volatile aromas of the hops and help retain the foam.

🍕 Pairing Suggestions

1. Fat and Contrast: Barbecue pork ribs or crispy pork belly. The beer's sharp acidity instantly cleanses the fat from the meat on the palate.

2. Pairing by Similarity: Red fruit cheesecake. The Pitaya and the beer's acidity directly converse with the fruit sauce and the tartness of the cream cheese.

3. Intensity and Salt: Goat Cheese (Chèvre) or mild Gorgonzola. The saltiness and potency of blue cheeses contrast perfectly with the residual sweetness of honey and the sour base of the Sour.

Product: 

• Style: Double Sour Hazy IPA
• ABV: 8.2%
• IBU: 22 IBU
• EBC: 20-25 EBC
• MAPA Registration: 001049-9.000013
• Volume: 473 mL
• EAN: 0609963377510
• SKU: 1551