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Smetto Quando Voglio — Hemp West Coast IPA — Busa dei Briganti x Chianti Brew Fighters

Smetto Quando Voglio is the Hemp West Coast IPA born from the collaboration between Busa dei Briganti (Padua, Veneto) and Chianti Brew Fighters (Tuscany). Two young and eager breweries aiming to impress have joined forces and experimented with an unusual ingredient: hemp. The scents of hemp blend beautifully with the more traditional elements of the recipe, especially complementing the citrusy and resinous aromas of American hops.

Hemp in beer: why it works

Hemp (Cannabis sativa, industrial variety) brings earthy, herbal, and resinous notes to the beer that naturally intertwine with American hops — both belonging to the Cannabaceae family. The result is a West Coast IPA with a more complex and layered aromatic profile than usual, where hemp enhances the resin of the hops without ever overpowering it.

Technical sheet

• Style: Hemp West Coast IPA
• Special ingredient: Hemp (industrial Cannabis sativa)
• Hops: American (citrusy and resinous)
• Fermentation: Top fermentation
• Serving temperature: 6–8°C
• Recommended glass: American pint or tumbler
• Producers: Busa dei Briganti (Padua, Veneto) x Chianti Brew Fighters (Tuscany)

Sensory profile

On the nose, it is citrusy and resinous with an added complexity: the American hops bring grapefruit, resin, and tropical notes, while the hemp adds an herbal and earthy note that amplifies the resinous profile. On the palate, it is a precise West Coast IPA, with the characteristic sharp bitterness and dry finish of the style, enriched by an unusual aromatic complexity.

Why choose Smetto Quando Voglio

• Hemp + American hops — two plants from the same family that enhance each other: a natural and fascinating combination
• Veneto x Tuscany — a geographically distant but stylistically perfect collaboration: the curiosity of two young breweries eager to impress
• Hemp IPA — a rare style in Italy: for those who want to explore the boundaries of hopping with an unusual ingredient
• The name says it all — Smetto Quando Voglio: the beer you can’t stop drinking

Recommended pairings

Gourmet burgers, grilled meats, aged cheeses, spicy cuisine. The intense hopping and complexity of hemp hold up very well to strong flavors.

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