As an R&D round two batch of a collaboration with Evergrain Brewing, Scratch #530 is a fruity take on a classic style — the West Coast IPA. It’s also. We’ve built this 7.2% ABV ale on a bill of pilsner, pale, and caramel malts. But the New Zealand-grown hop Nelson Sauvin is the star of the show with its signature notes of white grape. Simcoe and Citra hops play strong supporting roles adding notes of stone fruit, citrus and a dankness to crisp ale. Try it now and watch for a final version in the fall!