This brew isn’t meant to be overly bitter, as more hops are added post boil than in the boil. The result is a very high hop presence in flavor and aroma with just enough bitterness to balance the caramel malt flavors. The beer is dry hopped with almost 1.5 pounds of hops per barrel-very high by industry standards. One of the dominant hops in this brew is a new experimental variety out of Yakima Valley that was just released in the last couple of years. It is combined with 3 other hops for a unique and complex flavor profile.