Beer Style: Imperial India Pale Ale
Hop Variety: Simcoe, Columbus, Centennial and Chinook
Malt Variety: Two-row barley, caramel 120L, victory
OG: 1.090 ABV: 10.24% IBUs: 102
Color: Dark Amber
Availability: Seasonally produced from December through March, 22oz. bombers, 1/6BBL and 1/2BBL kegs.
Maharaja is derived from the sanskrit words mahat, - "great" and rajan - "king". Much like its namesake, this imperial IPA is regal, intense and mighty. With hops and malts as his servants, he rules both with a heavy hand. The Maharaja flaunts his authority over a deranged amount of hops: tangy, vibrant and pungent along with an insane amount of malted barley - fashioning a dark amber hue and exquisite malt essence.
Be aware that The Maharaja is a limited release only available for the early spring. Welcome to his kingdom!
Food Pairing: Try The Maharaja with some Shrimp Cocktail and you'll find that the intense, "grapefruity" hop aroma is a perfect compliment.
"I just heard that The Maharaja is a limited release and will be retired shortly. PLEASE DON'T DO THAT! I am a major hophead, and this beer is the SINGLE BEST BEER I HAVE EVER TASTED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!! Please consider making The Maharaja a permanent part of your offerings and send more to Portland!"
-Scott S. from Oregon
