Lesser-known Belma and Dolcita hops varieties lend strawberry, stone fruit, coconut, and citrus flavors to this session IPA that brewer Caleb Orr describes as “fruit punch meets piña colada.” Named in memory of a regular, The Ethan 2.0 reimagines a recipe from Oak City’s archives in celebration of the brewery’s 10th anniversary.
“I chose the Belma and Dolcita hops for the anniversary IPA because of the unique aromas and flavors they produce.The goal is to create hop flavor resembling strawberries and piña colada,” Caleb says. “It also gives me a chance to work with some newer hops that have been grown, and see how I can incorporate them in fun ways with the beers that we already make.”
About Oak City Brewing Company
In 2015, friends Blake Cone and Matt Keeler — whose wives both had babies on the way — quit their jobs to recognize their shared dream of opening a craft brewery. Located beside Knightdale Station Park, Oak City’s family- and dog-friendly tap room serves a rotating selection of 20 drafts and hosts a run club, music bingo, trivia, and other community events.
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