Imperial yeast has been up to some interesting things lately and they recently announced a product we are super excited about.

If you're familiar with Imperial yeast you're likely aware of their classification system.

A is for Ale as an A.07 flagship, L is for Logger is for L17 Harvest, and so on.

Well, they recently released the first strain

in their I series, which stands for Imperialis

and refers to non-GMO hybrids

or derivative yeast strains developed by Imperial yeast that have been honed to exhibit

the traits of today's brewer's most desire.

The initial offering, I-22 Capri,

is a hybrid of A38 juice and A43 Loki, two of Imperial's most popular strains for Hop Forward IPA.

Whether you're into this style or just enjoy juicier fermentation characteristics, you have got to try

I-22 Capri.

Learn more about the Imperialis Project and I-22 capri. Learn more about the Imperialis Project and I-22 capri

at Imperial Yeast.com. Way back in March of 2002, I turned 21 and was curious to branch out from the basic yellow loggers

I was accustomed to drinking at college parties.

I lived in Bellingham, Washington where at the time there was but a single option for fresh craft beer.

Boundary Bay Brewery, while I was familiar with styles like IPA and

E.S.B. I was a bit overwhelmed with all of the options they offered,

but ultimately settled on something that sounded more like a liquor than a beer.

This is the Brulosophy podcast.

I'm your host, Marshall Shot, and joining me on this episode to discuss the wonderful

style that used to be called Scotch Ale, though is now more commonly referred to as

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