(Press Release)
CHANDLER, AZ—Belgian Monks are known for brewing much of the world’s best craft beer, and now SanTan Brewing Company is delivering a hybrid brew that marries the hoppy magic of a West Coast IPA with the traditional spice and fruitiness of a Belgian Wit beer in this fall seasonal, SuperMonk IPA.
12 oz cans of SuperMonk IPA will be available at valley craft beer retailers from Labor Day through the end of October.
SuperMonk IPA is a naturally hazy, Belgian Style IPA with notes of citrus and orange peel dominating the aroma. Upon first sip, hoppy bitterness dances with peppery clove notes and finishes with a light orange and fruity flavor. SuperMonk IPA is a very drinkable craft beer. It’s light on the palate and ideal for craft beer lovers and hopheads alike.
Made with a hybrid “super yeast”, the secret behind SuperMonk is a combination of Proprietary California Ale yeast and a Trappist Ale Yeast Blend with Cascade and loads of Columbus hops. During the fermentation, the Belgian strain came across slightly more dominant and thus the SuperMonk name was born!
SuperMonk IPA Quick Facts
Style: Belgian Wit IPA
Malt: Pale Malted Barley, White Malted Wheat, Munich Malt, Vienna Malt
Hops: Cascade and loads of Columbus
Yeast: Proprietary California Ale Yeast/Trappist Ale Yeast Blend
OG: 16 Plato (1.065)
ABV: 6.5%
Color: 5 SRM
IBU: 70 IBU
SuperMonk IPA pairs well with spicy dishes including curry dishes, sharp aged cheddar, rare prime rib with horseradish and crème brulee for dessert.
In November, 2012, SanTan Brewing Company launched Arizona’s first ever seasonal canned beer series with the introduction of RailSlide Imperial Spiced Ale. SuperMonk IPA is the fourth seasonal brew to don an aluminum suit. To find a pint of SuperMonk near you, visit SanTan Brewing Company’s Beer Detective online at www.santanbrewing.com/find-santan-on-tap.
