Franconian Beer Message Board

Sad to say but the Irish beer drinkers have caught the infection.  Beoir describe themselves as:

'...an independent group of consumers which seeks greater choice, quality and value-for-money for beer and cider drinkers on the island of Ireland. Our primary goal is to support and raise awareness of Ireland's native independent microbreweries and craft cider-makers.'

Unfortunately, their headline slogan is:

'Supporting craft beer in Ireland'.

Anyway, back to Fuller's super IPA - their PR department is very keen because I have now received a second missive thanking me for my support, with the following attachment:

Fullers India Pale Ale

Malt Grist

Best English Pale Ale malt
Crystal malt

Hop Grist
Goldings (Copper at start)
Fuggles (Late copper)

Dry hopping
Goldings
Target

All the hops are English varieties

The beer has a starting OG of 1053 degrees and is fairly well attenuated (has a fairly low PG in keeping with the IPA style).

The measured bitterness is high (around 50 EBU) but this bitterness is predominantly derived from the lower alpha-acid Golding hops and has a perceived fruity roundness with a distinct but not harsh bitterness.

The initial aroma is of a spicy slightly floral fruity hop, the initial palate is immediately hit with a bright CO2 sparkle resulting from the bottle conditioning (similar to the difference felt comparing Champagne to Sparkling wine).  The light dry palate still carries a satisfying fruit and malt fullness and finishes with the crisp bitterness.

There you have it and I thought that it was just a very beer!

Incidentally, what is 'EIPA'?

Seems a contradiction somewhere - there is only IPA, beware of crude imitations. Though, having said that, given that I now have the recipe, I think I'll have a go at brewing my own!  Would that be 'IIPA'?