Ominous Positivity - Hazy IPA by Ocho

An IPA Theory series release

IPA Theory is a new series of delicious hop-centric beers all about brewing creatively.

We'll brew a new India Pale Ale as a limited release for the IPA Theory range every 6-8 weeks.

Ominous Positivity is the 11th release in our IPA Theory series, and is an experimental hazy IPA in which we used local grape skins (post-ferment) in the mash as a way of introducing thiols that the yeast can later metabolise to create unique fruity flavours.

We used a simple grist, and fermented with a yeast strain with good biotransformation activity to boost the fruitiness contributed by the grape skins as well as the hefty dry-hop additions of Idaho 7, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin.

The result: white peach, pineapple and rockmelon compete on the aroma, with a sweet and spicy palate and a clean finish. An incredibly bright and fruit-driven hazy IPA.

Packaged 29th September 2025.

MALTS=

Pilsner malt, Chit malt, Wheat malt

OTHER=

Grape skins (in mash)

HOPS=

Idaho 7, Citra CRYO, Ekuanot Incognito (whirlpool)

Idaho 7, Citra CRYO, Nelson Sauvin (dry hop)

YEAST=

AEB New-E

OG 1.069, FG 1.017, IBUs 34

Total hops= 23.3g/L