Tempest comes in at 8% and was brewed with Maris Otter, malted oats and wheat. Maris Otter was selected as the base malt for its biscuit and nutty flavor profile. It is a traditional two-row winter/autumn barley variety with deep roots in English brewing. Malted oats including Golden Naked Oats were used for their subtle, nutty flavor and subdued grainy sweetness. The oats and wheat impart light golden hues to the wort, while adding body and contributing to mouthfeel.

To keep the bitterness low there were no hops added until the whirlpool. Tempest features a heavy Galaxy and Cryo Citra dry hop. Galaxy rocks an amazing citrus, peach and passion fruit flavor/aroma profile. While Cryo Citra was used to maximize the citrus and tropical fruit note found in Tempest.

Rounding it out, Tempest was fermented with our house yeast strain which helps to punch out the aromas and flavors of these new-school hops. The yeast produces a beer that blends a smooth mouthfeel with a nice sharp citrus edge.