O’Hara’s® Brewery has launched ‘Freebird’ white IPA as part of the independent Irish brewery’s ongoing 20th birthday celebrations. And this is a beer worth celebrating…
In the spirit of letting the good times roll, the brewery has also announced its sponsorship of the ‘Blues, Roots and Brass Festival’ in the Camden Quarter, jointly hosted by Whelan’s and Opium Rooms, which will take place from 12th – 14th August.
O’Hara’s Freebird White IPA
The brewing and hops: Brewed with inspiration from both the Belgian wit and IPA styles, combining a Belgian yeast strain and additions of orange peel with IPA hop varieties, resulting in a very fruity and refreshing beer, perfect for summertime.
The look: Pale gold with a light haze and a frothy white head.
The smell: Sweet orange and grapefruit dominate with some light peach, banana, and clove in the background.
The taste: An intense combination of orange juice and rind leads to a more delicate stone fruit aroma, as well as some spicy esters from the Belgian ale yeast to enhance and complement the hop flavour. The finish is long as the citrus from the hops become more pronounced.
The menu combo: This beer ideally pairs with bold flavours such as spicy Mexican dishes and seafood.
O’Hara’s ‘Freebird’ will be available in select bars, independent off-licences and retailers, and the RRP is €3.25 for 500ml bottle.
Style: White IPA / ABV: 5.0% / IBUs: 40 / PLATO: 12.5° / Best Served: 10° / Fermentation: Top Fermentation
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