Bandwagon 438

The third release in this year's Bandwagon series is one we've been looking forward to since the start of the year. The malt bill combines pilsner malt with wheat malt, flaked wheat, Golden Naked Oats and oat flakes, creating a beautifully hazy golden color, a silky mouthfeel and just enough freshness from the wheat to keep everything in balance. The real magic, however, is in the hops. Nelson Sauvin and Citra are a match made in heaven, but we decided to take things even further. Phantasm Powder is made from the skins of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grapes and unlocks bound thiols during fermentation, releasing an extra layer of explosive hop aroma. Nelson Bliss, sourced through our friends at Freestyle Hops, isn't a new variety but a blend of exceptionally early and exceptionally late harvested Nelson Sauvin. The result is a much more expressive version of the classic, layering ripe passionfruit and juicy peach on top of Nelson's signature white grape and lime character. Bigger, brighter and even juicier. Citra Cryo takes one of IPA's most iconic hops and concentrates everything you love about it. By separating much of the vegetal matter at ultra-low temperatures, it delivers maximum tropical fruit, citrus and grapefruit zest with a cleaner, less "green" finish.