New Release: Talus IPA (2024)

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Jan 19, 2021

Introducing Talus, a new flower from creation’s garden and the core of this single hop India Pale Ale. Exotic yet approachable, expect pink grapefruit, resiny pine, tropicals and sage in a punchy yet perfectly balanced show of natural splendour.

Over the festive season, we went and whipped up a little something we think you’re going to love… a brand new beer from a brand new hop, as featured in the Beer Cartel Christmas Canvent Calendar!

Welcome to the world, Talus.

As beer nerds will know, the Talus hop is quite new. Formerly known by the dashing designation HBC 692cv, which sounds more like a remote planet Ridley Scott might have dreamed up, we’ve taken this uniquely appealing hop and given it the Akasha initiation.

Complex and novel, with a few flavours and aromas that will likely be new to hopheads, Talus packs a punch of big pink grapefruit, citrus rind, pine resin and tropicals, with dried roses and sage delivering hints of umami on the dry, exceedingly refreshing finish.

At 6.2% it’s full-flavoured yet, as ever, brewed with balance, and is uniquely true to this innovative little bud’s nature. It’s approachable for those new to the craft, with enough going on to tantalise the beer adepts. And it’s sure to be a summer favourite, no matter the occasion.

It’s fitting then that the Great Conjunction, that meeting of Jupiter and Saturn in the skies above, was riding high at its arrival into the world of beer devotees when we pulled back the veil on it just before Christmas for the Canvent Calendar. It’s practically Yuletide in a can.

In fact, if the Talus hop had been around a couple of millennia ago, the Three Magi might have swapped out the frankincense or myrrh for it on their way to a certain stable… it’s that special. Gift yourself some natural magic today with the splendorous flavours of Talus.

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FAQs

What do talus hops taste like? ›

Talus™ hops are a new hop variety developed by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC), previously known as HBC 692. These hops are prized for their unique aroma and flavor profile, which includes notes of pink grapefruit, citrus rinds, tropical fruit, and pine.

What is beer talus? ›

Talus is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping. Previously called HBC 692, the newly named Talus is an aroma hop for whirlpool and dry hopping additions. It delivers a high intensity hop aroma well suited for IPAs and other hop-forward beers.

What is the difference between IPA and New England IPA? ›

New England IPA is just one of the latest additions to the IPA style, although a rather unique one at that. NEIPAs differs to other IPAs as it's unfiltered and has extremely low bitterness in comparison to its close relatives. They are often dry-hopped and tend to be fermented to have midrange carbonation.

Does New Glarus make an IPA? ›

India Pale Ale

Eminently drinkable at 60 IBU this harmonious IPA was built to partner with food and friends. A legacy combination of old school American hops with lively German and American newbies. Of course, dry hopping catapults this unique bouquet to your nose.

What is a substitute for talus hops? ›

Hop Substitutions
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SybillaPerle (US), Perle (GR), Northern Brewer (US), Northern Brewer (GR), Magnum (GR), Magnum (US), Nugget, Bobek, Lubelski
SylvaHallertau Mittelfruh, Helga, Saaz (US), Northern Brewer (US)
TahomaGlacier
TalusSabro
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What are the best hops for beginners? ›

Nugget is the recommended mid-alpha bittering hop for beginners. Magnum or Galena are perfect neutral bittering hops. These hops will work in just about any beer and grow fairly easily just about anywhere in the US.

What is unique about the talus? ›

Unlike lots of other bones, the talus isn't connected to any muscles. The talus has three parts: Talus head: The head joins your navicular bone at the back of your foot. Talus body: The curved dome — sometimes called the trochlea of the talus — meets your tibia and fibula to form your ankle joint.

What is it called when you drink beer from a shoe? ›

Shoey” is Australian slang for having a celebratory drink out of a shoe. Usually the beverage is alcoholic and the celebration follows a sweaty quest to victory. The shoey has become a popular part of some sports and music festival cultures.

What is talus named after? ›

The talus (/ˈteɪləs/; Latin for ankle or ankle bone; pl. : tali), talus bone, astragalus (/əˈstræɡələs/), or ankle bone is one of the group of foot bones known as the tarsus. The tarsus forms the lower part of the ankle joint.

Why do Americans drink IPA? ›

The American India Pale Ale (IPA) is a vibrant and hop-forward beer style that originated as a reinterpretation of traditional English IPAs. American craft brewers took the hop intensity up a notch, leading to a distinctive style that's now beloved by beer enthusiasts worldwide.

What does IPA stand for? ›

IPA is an acronym and should be pronounced as I-P-A. The three letters stand for India Pale Ale, which is the full name of the style. Each word needs an explanation. So, let's start from... the end. Ale is a synonym for top fermented beer, a type of beer that traditional British breweries have always been experts in.

What beer is closest to an IPA? ›

Definitely give American-style pale ales a chance. A lot of modern pale ales will be nearly as hop-forward as a typical American-style IPA. As compared to an IPA, expect just a bit more malt character to provide maximum drinkability. The classic example is of course Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

What beer is only sold in Wisconsin? ›

The brewery made the choice to pull out of Illinois sales effective 2003 leading to the sale of New Glarus beer 'Only In Wisconsin' today. The move was made due to insufficient capacity to fill both Wisconsin and Illinois markets.

Does Blue Moon make an IPA? ›

A pronounced citrus and fruity hop taste, perfectly balanced by wheat, coriander, and orange peel. Bold, flavorful seafood dishes, spicy Mexican food, and strong cheeses such as sharp cheddar and blue cheese. ABV.

Does IPA count as beer? ›

IPA is a style of beer, which is popular enough these days to be called “regular” beer. It is a type of pale ale but is made with more hops, to give it a stronger flavour.

What hops taste like candy? ›

Did you know that there are hops that can make your beer taste like candy? This is for real. Citra hops, Galaxy hops, and Sorachi Ace hops are three relative newcomers to the hop scene, and brewers are really only just starting to play around with them on a grand scale.

What hops taste like dill? ›

Sorachi Ace is a legendary and unique variety of hops. Developed in Japan for Sapporo, Sorachi Ace has a unique lemon and herbal character that is very refreshing in classic lagers and pilsners, but can also be incorporated into pales and IPAs. Coriander, dill, and mint are other common descriptors.

Which hops taste like bubblegum? ›

Discover Bubblegum Flavor Hops

Developed by the Hop Breeding Company in 2012, Mosaic is a unique hybrid of the Nugget and Simcoe hop varieties, which are both well-regarded for their distinct flavor profiles.

Which hops taste like grapefruit? ›

Cascade: This is the hop that started the hoppy American craft beer revolution. Its flavor is most famously compared to grapefruit or grapefruit rind, but Cascade can be an intensely floral hop as well.

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