Eight Degrees The Full Irish IPA is a testament to the excellence of Eight Degrees Brewing, located in Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland. This single malt IPA, with an ABV of 6.0%, is crafted using 100% Irish pale malt, showcasing the best Irish-grown barley malted in Cork. Since its first brew for a festival in 2014, it has become a favourite, continuously produced due to popular demand.
Brewery Overview: Founded in 2010 by Scott Baigent and Cam Wallace, Eight Degrees Brewing has earned a reputation for quality and innovation. Nestled at the foot of the Galtee Mountains, the brewery uses natural ingredients and local resources, including the soft water from Mitchelstown, to produce its award-winning beers. Notably, The Full Irish IPA has received numerous accolades, including the 2022 World Beer Awards Country Winner and the 2015 Beer of the Year by Beoir, an independent consumer group.
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: The Full Irish IPA pours a pale gold colour with a lovely white head that maintains good retention and lacing.
- Aroma: The aroma is a vibrant mix of citrus and floral characters, dominated by grapefruit, lime, melon, and lychee notes.
- Flavour: This IPA delivers a hoppy fruit bomb with a biscuity malt body, providing a delightful balance of flavours. The citrus and tropical fruit notes are complemented by a subtle malt sweetness.
- Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is rounded with a robust bitterness that cleanses the palate, leaving a lingering sweetness from the single malt that prepares you for the next sip.
Food Pairings: The Full Irish IPA pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes. Its sweet malt flavours work well with grilled fish and barbecued chicken kebabs, while its hop bitterness cuts through the richness of smoked duck or barbecued piri-piri prawns. For dessert, try it with carrot cake, where the beer's balanced sweetness complements the cake's flavours.
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