Russian River Brewing Company’s Docta-Ron was first brewed in May 2023 when renowned New Zealand hop breeder Dr. Ron Beatson visited to collaborate with Vinnie in the pilot brewery. Inspired by Vinnie’s passion for Nectaron, the unique hop Dr. Ron developed, they created a Nectaron-focused West Coast IPA complemented by other New Zealand hops from his previous breeding work.
Appearance
Docta-Ron pours a light yellow, clear hue topped with a frothy, somewhat dense and fluffy white head.
Aroma
Stone fruit aromas lead the way, setting up the New Zealand hop character to come.
Tasting Notes
Stone fruit flavors continue on the palate, accompanied by some nice danky, piney bitterness that keeps things firmly in West Coast territory.
Mouthfeel & Drinkability
Smooth with nice hoppiness, this one carries its New Zealand hop pedigree with real balance between stone fruit sweetness and piney bitterness.
Food Pairings
The stone fruit and piney character make this a great match for bold, savory dishes. Try it with:
- Grilled peaches with prosciutto – A direct echo of the beer’s stone fruit notes.
- Rosemary roasted chicken – Complements the beer’s piney backbone.
- Grilled sausages with mustard – The dank, piney bitterness stands up to the richness.
- Sharp aged cheddar – A firm cheese that can handle the beer’s intensity.
Final Notes
Docta-Ron is a stone-fruit-and-pine-forward West Coast IPA from Russian River Brewing Company that earns its 4.6/5 by honoring hop breeder Dr. Ron Beatson’s legendary contributions to New Zealand hop varieties.
Let us know if you’ve had this one and what you thought.
