I'm So Cute Beer - Double Sour Hazy IPA (473 mL can)

🌌 I’m So Cute - Double Sour Hazy IPA

Boom! An explosion originating from planet Zappa spreads cosmic dust everywhere, reaching the far corners of the universe. There, it reaches a tiny 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.

This is how I'm So Cute is born, a liquid tribute from the brewery The Nose Mustache to the great and unparalleled 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 bold evolution in the craft beer universe. It merges three distinct aspects:

• Hazy IPA: Born in the New England region (USA) in the 2010s, it stands out for its hazy 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, hazy, and elegantly tart 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 provides that velvety texture and the classic haziness 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 cloyingly sweet.

• The Color and Visual: 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 top-fermenting yeast US-05 and starring the exotic Zappa hops, which evoke 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 over-accentuates the alcohol.

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

🍕 Pairing Suggestions

1. Fat and Contrast: BBQ 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: Berry cheesecake. The Pitaya and the beer's acidity directly converse with the fruit sauce and the tang of the cream cheese.

3. Intensity and Salt: Goat cheese (Chèvre) or mild Gorgonzola. The saltiness and potency of blue cheeses perfectly contrast with the residual sweetness of the 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: 569
• Dimensions: Height: 15.0 cm; Body Diameter: 6.6 cm; Lid Diameter: 5.2 cm
• Weight: 480g