Beer Mag
Ocelot Brewing Company

Pale-but-flavorful Helles malt from North Carolina’s incomparable Epiphany Craft Malt provides the lager’s foundation. Then, in addition to Pilsen malt and flaked rice, Epiphany’s Tidewater Gold Rice – “the granddaddy of American rice” – animates Beer Mag with a delicate nuttiness and the slightest hint of sweetness. The grist’s nuances contrast nicely with subtle tropical brightness from hot-side additions of Nelson Sauvin – the only hop employed in making this beer. If we’re truly playing favorites tonight, you know how we feel about that expressive New Zealand cultivar.