71 Brewing Luminous Nights

Name: 71 Brewing Luminous Nights
Brand: Beer
SKU: 620247b41603da072d41eb50
Rating: 3.71 (4573 reviews)

Imperial IPA 7.4 º

71 Brewing

Luminous Nights is a vibrant Double IPA that emphasizes a modern, lush hop profile over aggressive bitterness. The sensory experience is led by a powerful tropical surge, featuring the resinous pine of Simcoe, the bright citrus of Amarillo, and the complex stone fruit notes of Mosaic. Despite its strength, the beer maintains a soft, approachable character where the hop oils and yeast-driven esters are showcased against a neutral, grainy malt backdrop. This pale, hazy ale delivers an intense fruit-forward impression, finishing remarkably smooth with a clean, lingering tropical aftertaste that hides its strength behind layers of mango and grapefruit.

Appearance. Pale gold to light orange (6-8 SRM). Features a persistent, dense white head with fine lacing. Displays a characteristic hazy, nearly opaque appearance consistent with modern interpretations.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma dominated by tropical fruit (mango, pineapple), citrus (orange zest), and a touch of resinous pine. Low, neutral grainy maltiness sits in the background. Light fruity esters from the yeast supplement the hop-derived stone fruit notes. No solventy alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is an explosion of tropical fruit and citrus. Simcoe provides an earthy pine undertone, while Amarillo and Mosaic deliver layers of orange, peach, and passionfruit. Bitterness is low for the style, leaning toward a soft, balanced profile. Malt flavor is low and clean, providing a soft bready foundation. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering fruity aftertaste and no harshness.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, soft texture. Moderate carbonation. Very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present. Devoid of any hop-derived astringency, contributing to high drinkability.

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