Trillium Brewing Latest Attempt to Make You Question Everything You Knew About Hops
In the ever-competitive arena of craft brewing, where the battle for hop dominance rages like a never-ending soap opera, Trillium Brewing Company has thrown down the gauntlet with their latest concoction, "Leap Beer." It's a Double IPA that boldly asks, "How many hops can one beer contain before it becomes a salad?" This brew isn't just a beverage; it's a dare, a challenge to your palate, and possibly a practical joke on IPA lovers everywhere.
First things first: "Leap Beer" is classified as a Double IPA, because why settle for moderation when you can leap (pun intended) headfirst into the deep end of the hop pool? This beer is so hoppy, it could probably serve as an alternative fuel source. Trillium Brewing Company has seemingly decided that since everyone else is adding hops by the handful, they should add them by the truckload. The result? A beer that's less of a drink and more of an endurance test.
The taste profile of "Leap Beer" is akin to licking a pine tree while riding a rollercoaster made of grapefruit. It's an overwhelming cascade of flavors that might leave you wondering whether you're enjoying the complexity or if you're just being punked by your taste buds. Each sip is a journey through a forest of bitterness, where the trees are made of hops and the underbrush is sprinkled with more hops. It's the kind of beer that makes you pull a face not unlike the one you'd make if you accidentally walked into a spider web.
But let's not overlook the social implications of ordering a "Leap Beer" at your local craft beer haunt. This isn't just a drink; it's a statement. It says, "I'm so serious about my IPAs that I refuse to drink anything that hasn't been threatened with hops at every stage of the brewing process." It's a way to signal to those around you that you're not just a beer drinker; you're a beer connoisseur, someone who understands and appreciates the subtle art of over-hopping.
Trillium's brewing philosophy with "Leap Beer" seems to be a simple yet bold "more is more." More hops, more bitterness, more alcohol content. It's as if they've looked at the concept of balance and decided it was a challenge rather than a guideline. This beer doesn't just push the envelope; it leaps over it, then turns around and hops it into submission.
In conclusion, "Leap Beer" by Trillium Brewing Company is a testament to the craft beer industry's ongoing obsession with hops. It's a beer that doesn't just walk the line between genius and madness; it leaps over it with both feet. Whether it's a hop lover's dream come true or a hop novice's worst nightmare remains to be seen. But one thing's for sure: in the world of craft beer, the leap towards ever hoppier brews is far from over.
So, here's to "Leap Beer," the Double IPA that's as subtle as a sledgehammer and as delicate as a freight train. May your palate be strong, and your love for hops eternal. Cheers, or as the true IPA aficionados might say, "Hoppy drinking!"
Cheers you, silly Bastards!
