Beer Profile

I Said Brr! Cold Pale Ale

Bridging worlds and eras, this Cold Pale Ale is a masterful study in brewing dialectics, where the accumulation of quantitative changes results in a revolutionary qualitative leap. It begins with profound respect for tradition, built upon a classic foundation of Rahr Pilsner malt. Yet, a significant portion of flaked rice—a staple in revered Japanese lagers—is introduced not as a simple substitute, but as a deliberate agent of change. This grain bill is designed for a single purpose: to achieve a brilliantly crisp, light body and a supremely dry finish that forms the canvas for a modern hop spectacle. The true synthesis, however, lies in its fermentation. Defying centuries of categorical dogma, this ale is powered by the legendary lager yeast, Safale W-34/70. By fermenting this robust strain at a temperature that blurs the lines between ale and lager traditions, the beer achieves a pristine, clean profile that allows the bold, quantitative wave of New World hops to undergo a qualitative transformation. A torrent of Cryo Sabro, Mosaic, and Citra converges, not on a sweet, fruity ale base, but on a sharp, crisp foundation. The result is not confusion, but clarity: a revolutionary beer that is simultaneously crisp and bursting with aromatic intensity, paying homage to history while boldly charting a new course for the future of craft beer.

Cold Pale Ale • 5.2% ABV • 35 IBU