North Field Recordings (x Noita) Muscat IPA

This Muscat IPA is a collaboration with Finnish urban winery, Noita. We delved into the historical brewing styles that combined grape + grain, looking at how different yeasts can bring forward complex aromas (thiols) not just within grapes but also the hops.

Using the finest organic Austrian Muscat grapes, shipped from the vineyards that supply Noita, we kept the base light, with a combination of Pilsner malt + wheat. Balancing the hops within this IPA against the characteristics of Muscat, we chose Nelson Sauvin, Talus + Motueka hops to enhance, but not overpower, the bright citrus notes of gooseberry. The Kveik + Sauvignon Blanc yeast during fermentation has heightened these thiols, bringing forward the fruitier notes of the hops.