Granted, these may not happen for quite some time because of a certain recent purchase, but they’re beers I’ve been wanting to do for a while. And I’m gon’ do ‘em, damnit.
First, and the longest in the pipeline, is 77X42 (tentative name), an IPA, possibly DIPA, with tamarind, ginger and lemongrass. Initially the plan was just for a tamarind IPA, but the combination of tamarind, ginger and lemongrass is just too good to pass up. I could get totally lame and call it a ThaiPA, but that might be too much even for me.
Second, more appropriate for a late spring or early summer schedule, is an unnamed lavender & lime pale ale. I’m a bit afraid of this idea because of the possibility of the lavender becoming WAY too strong. If I just play it safe, I think I’ll be okay. This one’s going to be a session beer for sure. 6-6.5%, <20 IBUs. The flavor should be really about the lavender and lime. Next step is a name.
