This Double IPA erupts with a skull-splitting intensity of Amarillo and Mosaic hops, delivering a saturated profile of orange citrus, ripe stone fruit, and tropical blueberry notes. The 8% ABV provides a smooth, integrated warmth that carries the pungent hop oils across the palate. A complex malt backbone featuring pale malts, wheat malts, and golden oats creates a velvety, medium-full texture that softens the firm bitterness, while aromatic malts add a subtle, toasted grain depth. It finishes clean and dry, balancing aggressive piney resin with a lingering, fruit-forward brightness that defines this punchy collaboration.
Appearance.Deep gold to light copper (8-12 SRM) with a slight, persistent haze from the heavy dry-hopping and oat additions. Pours with a moderate-sized, creamy, off-white head with excellent retention and lacing.
Aroma.Intense hop aroma featuring prominent notes of orange marmalade, mango, and a distinct blueberry character. Background notes of pine resin and a supportive, grainy malt sweetness with a hint of toasted bread. Light, clean alcohol is present.
Taste.Initial impression is a punch of citrus and tropical fruit, followed by a moderately high, firm bitterness. Hop flavors of grapefruit and melon dominate. The malt character is soft but supportive, showing light toasted grain and a smooth bready quality. The finish is dry with a long, resinous, and fruity aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a noticeably smooth, almost creamy texture derived from the golden oats and wheat. Moderate carbonation. A gentle, restrained alcohol warmth is present but remains smooth without any harshness or astringency.