Introducing Stratisfied IPA

Stratisfied IPA first debuted on Sebago Brewing taps in 2023. There was such a great response, we canned it! Stratisfied has all the qualities of West Coast IPAs that we love — sticky, hop-kicky — but with different hopping techniques, modern concentrated hop technology, and a newer hop variety.

We sat down with our Director of Brewery Operations Peter Dahlen to find out more.

What is knockout FV hopping and how is it different?
Classic kettle hopping is the tried and true technique for bittering additions. Knockout FV is when we place the hops in empty fermenter before wort is “knocked out” onto it. It’s essentially dry hopping but it occurs prior to fermentation. Stratisfied is our only production scale beer that uses this technique.

What is unique about the Crosby CGX hop technology of concentrated hop pellets?
Crosby’s CGX process concentrates the natural flavor and aroma contributing parts of the hop while removing inessential material that can cause unwanted flavors. It allows for brewers to have more control of their hop flavors and aromas, while also reducing the amount of loss that occurs in the process.

What’s special about the newer hop variety Strata?
Many new hop varieties overlap with their tropical and citrus characteristics, but one of the stand-out aspects of Strata is its intensity and unique combo qualities. Our partners at Crosby Hops describe Strata as “bursting with tropical fruit flavors and the heady aromas of citrus and sweet cannabis.” We also select it for its strawberry-candy-like aromas as well. Our brewers hopped a whopping three pounds per barrel with Strata hops!

Like all Sebago beers, this beer contains some Maine-grown and -malted barley from our friends at Maine Malt House.

Stratisfied IPA has bold aroma full of citrus and berry candies, mango, tropical fruit, and fresh cannabis. The flavor matches the aroma and features a resinous finish. Peter says it best: “It’s out of this world.”

 

Get Stratisfied in 12oz cans (6-packs and 12-packs), and single 19.2oz cans in local Hannaford markets, your favorite beer store, or Sebago Brewing. It’s also on draft at all Sebago locations. PRO-TIP: Stratisfied is Beer of Month at RSVP throughout the month of April!

Get Stratisfied in 12oz cans (6-packs and 12-packs), and single 19.2oz cans in local Hannaford markets, beer stores and at Sebago Brewing. It’s also on draft at all Sebago locations. Plus, Stratisfied is Beer of Month at RSVP throughout the month of April!