CLINGMANS DOME®

STYLE: Imperial IPA
ABV: 9% IBU: 40

DESCRIPTION: Every year, thousands of ambitious backpackers walk along the spine of the oldest mountains in the world, the Smoky Mountains, on their journey along the 2,194-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Tennessee is home to the highest point along this footpath, situated at 6,625 ft in elevation.

The haze of this IPA is reminiscent of the phenomenon from which the Smokies draw their name. The hop aroma conjures thoughts of the rich boreal forest. The 9% ABV is a nod to its majestic size, the vastness of the trail on which it rests and the fortitude needed to conquer it. We know that only an imperial IPA can pay tribute to such a monumental point along the trail. This beer is Clingmans Dome.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

This beer pairs well with relaxing after hiking the Appalachian Trail. It makes perfect trail magic for the trail trash! (if you know, you know)