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Jono Gaytan, head brewer at Flix Brewhouse in El Paso, Texas, says this easygoing pale lager that features Idaho 7 is “meant to be enjoyed during college football games or mowing the lawn.” (Or, no doubt, during a movie at Flix.)
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Time to go to the movies for a nice, dry-hopped pale lager.
The Flix Brewhouse chain—part cinemas, part brewpubs—has won some medals over the year. At last year’s Great American Beer Festival, Flix Albuquerque brought home a bronze for its Tropical Mirage, a hazy pale ale in a competitive category. Flix El Paso, led by head brewer Jono Haytan, also won a bronze at last year’s World Beer Cup for their dry Irish-style stout, Feckin’ Oirish. Movie theaters they may be, but the brewers have chops.
Gaytan shares this recipe for his punchy, easygoing lager that’s ideal for drinking in hot weather, or for sipping with some popcorn for approximately 90 to 120 minutes. “The Idaho 7 really brings a tropical-punch vibe to the party,” he says, “but finishes as you would expect a pils to—crisp, refreshing.”
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Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.044
FG: 1.006
IBUs: 12
ABV: 5%
