Old Caz Free Craigs

Old Caz 
Free Craigs 
6.9% ABV 16oz

Tropical Hazy IPA

Old Caz's brewery has saved countless, precious dollars by utilizing the power of the classifieds. Why buy new when there's a zillion perfectly functioning items lying in wait all around the county? This mantra is exemplified most fittingly by the legendary Free Craigslist page, one of the few things they like as much as beer. Old Caz wanted to step away from their West Coast IPA's crisp, dry character for Free Craig's and make something a little softer and more tropical. They used a London Ale yeast strain for a fruitier, sweeter, and beautifully hazy beer to ensure this. To further these characteristics, namely haze, and mouthfeel, a large ratio of oats was used in the mash, which works amazingly to soften out hop harshness and add some balance. Target hops were Simcoe, Amarillo, Centennial, and El Dorado, mainly added at the end of the boil and in the dry hop. Lots of citrus with a bit of pine as well. Be wary: this beer drinks like a pale ale!

Style: Tropical Hazy IPA
Specs: 6.9% ABV / 42 IBUs
Hops: Simcoe, Amarillo, Centennial, El Dorado
Grain: 2-row, Oats, Wheat, Light Crystal
Released: September 2018