There’s a new member of Adnams’ Ghost Ship, a 5.2% ABV Double Ghost IPA,which will be available in bottles and, for a limited time, in cask.
The new brew joins the line-up of original Ghost Ship pale ale, at 4.5% ABV, and the alcohol-free 0.5% ABV variant.
The new India pale ale is double-dry-hopped, combining Citra hops with Centennial and Chinook. The flavour profile is bold, with the recognisable citrus and warming spice of the original Ghost Ship, supercharged with an additional layer of tropical fruit and an intense hoppy character.
“It’s been a long-held ambition to do a further iteration of Ghost Ship,” said Adnams head brewer Dan Gooderham. “The Citra hop really has not only transformed the brewing landscape, but the Adnams brewery itself.
“To further explore this hop in an IPA and try to coax different nuances out of the ingredients, while staying true to the original, is always a dream for a brewer.
“We are extremely pleased with how it turned out. It has expressed a lot more mango than we expected and has both a pineapple and an orange note on the palate. You’ll find the characteristic spiciness from the rye on the finish, and there’s good weight to the body and mouthfeel.”
Max Bond, head of sales, added: “Double Ghost IPA is set to be our most exciting beer launch of 2024. There was space in our range to accommodate an IPA with this strength of character, and the fact that it could also complement the existing Ghost Ship family was an exciting bonus.
“The supermarkets have seen its potential. We’ve received an amazing response from UK retailers, with several listings lined up for autumn, to coincide with its October launch.
“We will also have a limited release in cask, to support the brand’s launch in the pubs. With pre-orders already sailing in, it should fly.”
