Introduction

The Hypha Project is a Canadian art and beer creating initiative that crosses the worlds of street art, music, and craft brewing. The goal is to create through the community, allowing the spirit of those who work and play in the artistic fabric to come through. This is not always a successful execution, but it creates an environment where interesting, unique, and surprising discoveries in art and tasty craft beer can emerge. All beers are brewed in partnership with local producers. The New Normal was produced in partnership with Slow Hand Beer Company in Vancouver, B.C. Slow Hand is a micro-brewing facility run by Kurtis Sheldan and Chris Carron. The Ikigai is a double dry-hopped IPA made in the New England style. A combination of hops gives it an evolving flavour on the palate, with snappy citrus notes. Serves well at 10°C and should be enjoyed promptly.

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How it looks

Pours a pale colour, almost without any colour at all, clear body and medium carbonation. A frothy, sticky head out of the can clings to the glass.

How it smells

A powerful combination of tropical fruit, citrus zest, and funky green hops that smell like a handful of freshly chopped basil leaves in your hands.

How it tastes

Classic IPA flavour with an interesting backbeat. The combo of tropical fruit and raging hops is what you’d expect, but there’s a slightly sweet and buttery flavour that shoots through the middle of the whole taste experience. The sharpness of the hops eases off as the taste progresses, making it feel less aggressive. An interesting example of crafty IPA work.

Recommended food pairing

IPA all the way - get into something spicy with some fatty protein in it.