Just in time for the wanderings of summer,
North Peak Brewing has released its latest creation. A "session" IPA, it's called The Wanderer, after a northern Michigan character tellingly named Don Key.
A former industrial magnate, Key apparently shed his former life to wander the woods and hills of northern Michigan, gathering followers as he went.
He's imagined as a reclusive traveler, possibly half goat--OK, the story kind of breaks down from there.
But what's sure is that the beer is inspired by meanderings and travels through northern Michigan, and the hops grown on the Old Mission Peninsula near Traverse City by North Peak Brewing Company.
North Peak is under the auspices of Northern United Brewing Company, which is managed by four partners; Jon Carlson, Greg Lobdell, Ron Jeffries and Mike Hall.
They describe the new IPA as balanced with malt and hop characters, with a clean finish of citrus and pine, with plenty of dry-hopping, yet lower alcohol content to make the Wanderer very drinkable for the long haul, aka session.
The Wanderer will be available in six-pack bottles at retail outlets, as well as on tap at restaurants and bars around the state.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Jon Carlson, Northern United Brewing Company
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