The Singel is not only Hardywood Park’s flagship beer but also a favorite for many of us in the office. The recipe took years to develop and has a complex flavor that is a combination of fruitiness and spice, followed by a crispness not easily found in most beers. We caught up with
Patrick Murtaugh who serves as Hardywood’s Brewmaster for a few notes on the makeup of this great beer.
Release Date:
October 2011
Style:
Belgian Blond Ale
Color:
A cloudy gold with a white head and medium lace
Hops:
English and Czech varieties
Taste:
Subtle tropical fruit flavors upfront with a bit of spiciness from Saaz hops* with a fairly dry finish
Finish:
Most Belgian Ales have a sweet after taste but the Singel has a dry crisp finish
Food Pairings:
Perfect complement to southern fare like fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, and a wide variety of seafood, particularly steamed mussels, lobster with drawn butter and crab cakes.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery served as the location of our photo shoot for the current collection of Short Run Shirting. If you have a chance to visit the brewery or happen to find the Singel in your hometown, we highly recommend an order.
* Saaz is a variety of hops named after the Czech city of Žatec (German:
Saaz). When used in beer, the aroma is very mild, earthy, herbal and spicy.
