Garage Project - Fresh IPA - May '25 NEIPA

Don't look now, it's May already! What! How is that even possible?

Don't worry, relax, crack a can of FRESH, take a deep breath and smell those hops - it's aromatherapy, FRESH style.

MAY is a blend of light lager, plump sweet Big O malted oats and chit wheat for mouthfeel and foam. It's a great combo, bringing the solid bright yellow of a just-ripe mango, topped off with a lovely cadmium white foam. We're still on our dry-hop-deep-dive this month, with a triple hit of hops - a shot of liquid Mosaic extract in the whirlpool, a touch of Mosaic cryo in the tank right at the beginning of the ferment, then a cool crash right at the end to strip out the yeast before a chonky dry hop of Galaxy, Peacharine and Rakau. 

The aroma is fresh cut nectarine and a hint of mango fruit strap, which follows into the palate with fresh nectarine and juicy peach, bolstered with mango puree, and a surprise finish of ripe strawberries & whipped cream. Delicious! Breath deep, it's all going to be ok.