Category: Hops

The inaugural brew is ready for the first test…brewer only at this point!!

Post author By straightsix
Post date August 18, 2020
Categories In Barley, Hops, The journey

This is Straight Six Brew #1 A Modern IPA 6% I’m really impressed to be honest…A strong yet tantalising bitter citrus taste. I imagine a sunny afternoon overlooking a Cornish bay sipping the IPA with a plate of fresh bbq fish with sand in my toes.

Let’s talk hops ..

Post author By straightsix
Post date June 17, 2020
Categories In Barley, Hops

As the craft beer industry continues to expand and drinkers grow more knowledgable, hops have become cult ingredients. Brewers, especially those making renowned IPAs, proudly declare which hops they use on their labels. New England IPAs are more expensive than other styles of beer in part because of the sheer quantity of hops required to give the style its signature […]