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LA County and Orange County team up on a hoppy pilsner. Broken Algorithm is the combo of Chapman Crafted and Smog City Brewing
It will arrive in February, and features a “blend of Citra, Motueka, and Nectaron hops, with a twist of Muscat grape must for a dry, refreshing finish.”
Unless I dozed off this upcoming collaboration pilsner is the first get-together since Sam Adams and Dogfish Head joined financial forces. From logo to ingredients this hoppy pilsner skews to the DFH side of the ledger but could have a nice Brut like taste to it considering the honey added.
I had to buy this beer based on the name and can design all by itself. Sometimes that can lead to pour buying decisions but I am happy to report that it isn’t the case with Czech Yo’ Self from Figueroa Mountain. The hoppy pilsner pours a super clear and vivid yellow with a foamy head and in aroma and taste is more on the Pilsner side than the hoppy. Which I am glad about. There are enough hop treats out there.
There is a contrasting touch of minerality that works with a little bit of sweetness to make this a very refreshing beer with a lingering hoppy bitterness at the back. I would rank this in the top three of the category alongside my favorite beer from Saint Archer, Girls with Skateboards and of course the excellent Pivo Pils from Firestone Walker.
I am a fan of the hopped pilsner. It might be the only thing to get Americans to try pilsners at this point. And add in the allure of single hop, and you might see a beer snob or two try it. All kidding aside, I like this idea for a celebratory beer from Full Sail and maybe when I am in Portland later this month, I will find a bottle or tap handle of it.