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Skinny Dip

- Seasonal

STORY

Ever tried a Skinny Dip? You wouldn't be alone. Featured by both Men's Journal and the Today Show as a favorite summer brew, this full-bodied, highly drinkable beer makes a splash every summer in our Seasonal line-up. Cascade hops frolic with a hint of lime leaf, giving the beer complexity that's surprisingly refreshing.

Skinny Dip for a Cause

Skinny Dip has also become our mascot for water advocacy. Why is New Belgium diving head first into water advocacy? For starters, water makes up over 90% of our beers. So, no fresh water means no great beers. And, living in the arid West, with a threatened river running through the middle of our town, water is an important regional issue for us, too.

In 2010, we partnered with Jonathan Waterman and Save the Colorado because we believe that access to clean water is a basic human right. Responsible consumption means eliminating waste, returning clean water back to the water cycle, and protecting watersheds.

So, enjoy a Skinny Dip with friends. Dive into the story by watching the video. And learn all about Jonathan Waterman's journey and the plight of the Colorado River at savethecolorado.org.

Seasonal: May, June, July.

BEER FACTS

Birthdate: March, 2006

Body: Light - Medium

ABV: 4.2%

IBU: 16

Calories: 110

Hops: Cascade, Styrian Goldings, Willamette

Malts: Pale, Caramel, Victory

Yeast: Lager Yeast

Fruits/Spice: Peach Juice, Kaffir Leaf

Aroma: Subtle fruity and hoppy, citrus zing, hint of SO2 (lit match- crisp)

Mouthfeel: Slightly dry and distinctively crisp

Flavor: Light citrus tart, delicate fruity sweetness and mild hop bitterness. delicate flavors but so much more than a normal ‘light lager!’

Visual: Clear, amber colored light pilsner

Food Pairings

Seared Scallops with Smoked Eggplant Chef John Leonardis of the GourmandGuruGroup print recipe Seared Scallops with Smoked Eggplant To me, SKINNY DIP invokes grilled citrus notes as well as a little touch of hazelnut on the back side. The hops are not very aggressive but still let you know they are there. All and all this is a refreshing summer time beer, just perfect for finishing up a long single-track bike ride or a grueling trail run. As far as food pairing, I would cook up seared scallops to set atop roasted and smoked eggplant puree to enhance Skinny Dip's nutty characteristic. To brighten the hop citrus notes ~a little salad of arugula, cilantro, and pickled red onion dressed with grilled lemon and olive oil- these will work together for a refreshing finish.
Steamed Mussels with Chorizo Melissa Newell, Owner of Terroir Restaurant, recommends: print recipe Steamed Mussels with Chorizo Smells like summer. Citrus rind on the nose with a healthy dose of hops on the palate make this light to medium bodied beer a must for steamed mussels with chorizo. While still light enough to not overwhelm the shellfish, its hops enable it to cut through the spice and texture of the chorizo. Don't forget the twist of lemon!