Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion No.18 (355ml)

100% New Zealand hops for a refreshing taste of tropical fruits, white grapes, passion fruit and peach.

"US Open Beer Championship 2021"
New Zealand IPA category Gold Award winner

This West Coast IPA is made with 100% New Zealand hops and has robust tropical fruit aromas with flavors reminiscent of white grapes, passion fruit, peach and pink grapefruit.

Luponic Distortion is a series of IPAs whose recipes change through trial and error with different hop combinations.

This version has been made possible through the generous cooperation of New Zealand hop growers.

Brewed with Nectaron, Nelson, Motueka and Riwaka hops.

Riwaka is a very rare hop because it is difficult to cultivate and there is little distribution.

Brewers lucky enough to get their hands on it will be amazed by its unique aromas of pink grapefruit and passion fruit.

Motueka has recently become a commonly available hop, and Firestone Walker has been using it for several years, so for this project we focused on bringing out its appeal as much as possible.

While it doesn't have as flashy a character as Nelson or Nectaron, its lively lime and lemon flavors tie the overall palate together and tighten it up.

Finally, Nelson's tropical and white wine-like characteristics and Nectaron's passion fruit and citrus flavors are complemented by the dank flavor of hops harvested in the Northwestern United States, giving the flavor depth.

• ABV: 5.9%
• IBU: 50
• Alcohol: Beer
• Ingredients: malt, hops
• Hops: Nelson, Nectaron, Riwaka, Motueka
• Brewery: Firestone Walker
• Style: West Coast IPA
• Contents: 355ml
• Container: CAN