Apian IV
Watts Brewing Company

Hops: Waimea, Ekuanot

You might not have heard of New Zealand's Waimea hops, but then again you might have because they happen to find their way into a number of our hop blends. Here they takes center stage, headlining this light, citrusy IPA. Waimea hops smell like you just rounded the bend to discover a hidden valley tucked away in the hillside where a mountain stream wends its way through a tropical rainforest bursting with tangerine trees on its way to the ocean, where it meets the surf flanked by golden, sunkissed beaches. We add a touch of Ekuanot hops (formerly known as "Equinox" and "HBC 366") to give the beer a bright citrus edge. It's a bright, citrusy IPA--one of the lightest in the Apian lineup--and the perfect summer beer!