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In 2006, founders Jamie Floyd and Nikos Ridge spent 18-hours brewing the very first batch of Ninkasi beer. With an ABV of 4.7%, this beer is for those ready to break the routine and go the Easy Way.Įnjoyed Since: 2016 | OG: 1045 | IBUs: 44 | ABV: 4.7% The big, fruity hop nose and toasted malt flavor are anything but ordinary, offering a beer that is both aromatic and drinkable. A dynamic medley of hops and a crisp, satisfying finish define this unexpectedly sessionable IPA.
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Available everywhere else February 2016.)Ĭrafted for those who enjoy the aromatic and hoppy nature of IPAs but are pining for a lower ABV, Ninkasi introduces Easy Way IPA. Allowed to ferment for a minimum of six weeks, Helles Belles is earnestly crafted to offer a beer that is as enjoyable as it is balanced.Įnjoyed Since: 2016 | OG: 1050 | IBUs: 28 | ABV: 5.3%Įasy Way IPA, India Pale Ale ( Available in select markets January 2016. With a sweet, toasted malt flavor, a refreshing finish and just a hint of Noble hops, this beer defines drinkability. Light and flavorful, this drinkable Lager strikes a chord between satisfyingly crisp and deliciously crafted. Helles Belles is a headliner for the masses. “A big hop aroma and a big hop flavor make it reminiscent of a traditional IPA but with less alcohol it’s unexpectedly drinkable.” “This beer still has all that you would expect out of an IPA,” says Floyd. At 4.7% ABV, Easy Way IPA supplements Ninkasi’s year-round IPA lineup by offering a beer that is as aromatic and hoppy as expected with a sessionable character.
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“Helles Belles has a slightly higher ABV and IBU, offering a beer that is a little more expressive and playful for a German-Style Lager.” New branding also demonstrates the brewery’s more playful side, capturing its affinity for rock-‘n’-roll.Īlso making its way to Ninkasi’s Flagship Series is Easy Way IPA, a drinkable India Pale Ale. “We love Lux, which is why we gave it an upgrade,” explains Jamie Floyd, Ninkasi co-founder and founding brewer. After the brewery first released Lux, a German-Style Helles Lager, to its Flagship Series in 2015, it decided to revisit the recipe and brand. In 2016, craft beer drinkers can find new additions to Ninkasi’s year-round lineup including Helles Belles, a Helles Lager.