Plan K 2009
About the beer:
Spring 2009.
Yeastie Boys go a little continental this spring with 'Plan K'. While everyone knows the wild and esoteric Belgian ales of lore (full of big fruity esters, spices, high alcohol and drunk from fancy stemmed chalices), the Yeastie Boys would like to draw your attention to the unknown pleasures of Belgian Pale Ale - the balanced and immensely sessionable table beers of Belgian bars and brasserie.
'Plan K' uses Pearl, Caramunich, Caraaroma and Carafa malts for a rich deep copper colour and moderately malty backbone. It is mildly hopped with Pacific Jade and Motueka hops and then gently fermented, bringing out the subtle fruit and spices of both the fermentation process and the hops, with a yeast strain from the elf-inhabited woodland region of Ardennes, Belgium.
Style: Belgian Pale Ale Stats: ABV 4.6%Bitterness = 25 IBUColour = 14 SRM Malt: UK Pale, Caramunich II, Caraamber, Carafa Special II. Hops: Pacific Jade, Motueka. Yeast: White Labs "Achouffe"
Public reaction:
"The eleventh plan throws a clovey, classic Belgian aroma with an interesting dose of toffee malt. The flavour has the same malty character, with a good hoppy bitterness and loads of clovey, Belgian goodness. It has the big Belgian taste, but not the big alcohol—a wonderful contradiction. The first ten plans must’ve given the boys a lot of practice because this one is spot on." - Dave the Beer Guy, Yeastie Brews at Salient