3 Sons Brewing / Basqueland Krema

This collaborative Double IPA merges American intensity with European finesse, utilizing a decadent addition of milk sugar to elevate the mouthfeel. A massive dry-hop charge featuring Citra, Nelson, Riwaka, and Motueka creates an explosive bouquet of white grape, lime zest, and passionfruit. The Citra provides a solid citrus backbone, while the New Zealand varieties, Nelson and Motueka, impart sophisticated notes of gooseberry and crushed tropical fruit. The creamy texture from the lactose smooths the high bitterness, resulting in a lush, velvety experience that belies its 8% strength, finishing with a lingering, resinous fruit punch.