About this beer
This Extra Strong Imperial Hop Saturator Ale, brewed by Brasserie Sir John, weighs in at a robust 9% ABV. The label identifies it as a “Niveau de Saturation 7/10,” indicating a high level of hop saturation, and lists Citra, Nectaron, Cryo Pop, and Nelson Sauvin hops as key ingredients. This is a distinctly hoppy brew, leaning heavily into citrus and tropical fruit flavors imparted by the selection of hops, while maintaining a malty backbone characteristic of a saturator style. The beer contains gluten, and the label emphasizes it is “extra-forte,” suggesting a strong flavor and body.
The label’s artwork is striking, depicting a somewhat crazed-looking, cartoonish yellow chicken surrounded by radiating shockwaves and dozens of hop cones. The design is bold and bright, utilizing a color scheme of yellow, orange, and black with sans-serif typography. An illustrative style is used, giving a vintage poster feel, and the artist, Joe Tamponi, is credited at the bottom.
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