# 58: THORNBRIDGE KIPLING
Thornbridge Brewery - England (Est. 2005)
First Brewed - 2006
5.2% ABV - Pale Ale
IBU's - 50
IBU's - 50
Ingredients:Malts: Maris Otter Pale Ale, Munich, Torrified Wheat
Hops: Nelson Sauvin
Tasting Notes:
E: Golden with thin white head that dissipates quickly leaving a firm lacing.
N: Full fruity aromas of tropical fruits such as kiwi, passionfruit and a waft of grapefruit and citrus. There is a little malt aroma but just a tad.
P: On the palate the tropical fruit flavours continue with the citrus, kiwi and grapefruit being prominent, the bitterness is bold with a little spice with little sweetness from the malts.
M: High carbonation, the mouth is left refreshed by the light crisp body of the pale ale, with a lingering tropical bitterness that dry's towards the end.
Other comments:
The Thornbridge brewery can be categorised as one of the breweries that was at the forefront of the British beer revival in the mid naughties. They launched in 2005 with an ethos of brewing cask beers that honoured the classic British styles but adding a modern twist to reinvent them for the 21st century. The brewing was in the hands of an Italian, Stefano Cossi, and his passion to push the boundaries has been the backbone in making Thornbridge a highly reputable and innovative brewery 8 years on.
Kipling is a Pale Ale that has its origins in a small amount of hop samples sent to Stefano in 2005. These hop samples were Nelson Sauvin, a hop variety grown in New Zealand, an area of the world which was not renown for its hop culture. The tropical fruit aromas of Nelson Sauvin were an instant hit with Stefano and Martin Dickie so they set out to create a beer that would allow the hops to shine through. Paired with Munich malts and a little torrified wheat, Kipling was born and today it is a stalwart of the Thornbridge range, gaining accolades and awards. The name comes from the old outbuilding at the brewery that once contained a small bay window which originally came from Rudyard Kipling's caravan.
The Thornbridge brewery can be categorised as one of the breweries that was at the forefront of the British beer revival in the mid naughties. They launched in 2005 with an ethos of brewing cask beers that honoured the classic British styles but adding a modern twist to reinvent them for the 21st century. The brewing was in the hands of an Italian, Stefano Cossi, and his passion to push the boundaries has been the backbone in making Thornbridge a highly reputable and innovative brewery 8 years on.
Kipling is a Pale Ale that has its origins in a small amount of hop samples sent to Stefano in 2005. These hop samples were Nelson Sauvin, a hop variety grown in New Zealand, an area of the world which was not renown for its hop culture. The tropical fruit aromas of Nelson Sauvin were an instant hit with Stefano and Martin Dickie so they set out to create a beer that would allow the hops to shine through. Paired with Munich malts and a little torrified wheat, Kipling was born and today it is a stalwart of the Thornbridge range, gaining accolades and awards. The name comes from the old outbuilding at the brewery that once contained a small bay window which originally came from Rudyard Kipling's caravan.
Food Pairings:
British and American pale ales have a very distinct aroma and flavour and the usual food pairings of Roasted chicken, burgers and spicy mexican food, won't pair as well with Thornbridge Kipling. Kipling demonstrates more tropical aromas and flavours with little malt characteristics, so focus on this when pairing with food.
Kipling needs more delicate flavours, so forget red meats, this beer cries out for the citrus and tropical flavours to be complemented and used, so think about dishes that either contain or are enhanced by citrus. The hop bitterness can help to cut through fats and spice, but be careful which spice you go for. Piri-Piri heat is different to that of a curry but dont be afraid to go down the spice route.
My pairing would be Beer Battered Prawns with a Tomato and Chilli Relish. The recipe states Coopers but go with Kipling in the recipe and let those tropical flavours infuse in the batter.
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20454/beer+battered+prawns+with+tomato+and+chilli+relish
British and American pale ales have a very distinct aroma and flavour and the usual food pairings of Roasted chicken, burgers and spicy mexican food, won't pair as well with Thornbridge Kipling. Kipling demonstrates more tropical aromas and flavours with little malt characteristics, so focus on this when pairing with food.
Kipling needs more delicate flavours, so forget red meats, this beer cries out for the citrus and tropical flavours to be complemented and used, so think about dishes that either contain or are enhanced by citrus. The hop bitterness can help to cut through fats and spice, but be careful which spice you go for. Piri-Piri heat is different to that of a curry but dont be afraid to go down the spice route.
My pairing would be Beer Battered Prawns with a Tomato and Chilli Relish. The recipe states Coopers but go with Kipling in the recipe and let those tropical flavours infuse in the batter.
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/20454/beer+battered+prawns+with+tomato+and+chilli+relish
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