Domo Arigato, Hops from Okato

This is one of the recent brews, complete with a "label" and description...

It was made with the hops we harvested from our friends' place.

Name: Domo Arigato Hops from Okato

Type: Fresh Hopped Pale Ale - 7.2%

Malt: 5.5KG Pilsner Malt (NZ) (*Base Malt) / 0.45KG Pale Crystal (UK)

Hops: 200g (unknown variety) + 150g Cascade Dry Hop

Yeast: Safale S05 Yeast

Tasting Notes

Have you ever been bitch-slapped by a samurai while dropping on his wave out on the kumara patch? If yes, then you know what this beer is like. If not, it’s a light Okato hopped Pale ale with opening citrus notes and an earthy finish that will smack you a bit heavy on the bitter and leave you searching for another dojo to hide in. Domo Arigato!

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