Summiting a mountain often involves negotiating a tricky part of the route called the crux. The crux can be steeper and more technical than the rest; it requires you to dig deeper and work harder. But that evening, whilst you relax and enjoy a beer, you look back and realise it’s the most rewarding aspect of the climb, the part of the day you’re most proud of. 

The Crux is a punchy Double IPA designed for sipping after a day of adventure. Fermented with low-attenuating ale yeast for maximum juicy flavour, it includes our favourite Pacific hops: we used Amarillo from Washington State in the kettle and New Zealand’s Motueka as a dry hop. All those tropical citrus notes will brighten your memories of a day in the mountains.

Loral, Amarillo & Motueka