This American IPA pays homage to the foundational era of the style, showcasing a vibrant interplay between classic Cascade and Centennial hops. The sensory experience opens with an intense aromatic profile defined by floral blossoms, bright grapefruit citrus, and deep resinous pine. A sturdy malt backbone provides a necessary structural balance, offering clean grain sweetness and delicate caramel notes that prevent the firm bitterness from becoming overbearing. It pours with brilliant clarity and a resilient white head, leading to a crisp, dryish finish. The result is a quintessential West Coast-inspired ale that celebrates the harmonious tension between herbal hop complexity and toasted grain.
Appearance.Medium gold to light amber in color with brilliant clarity. Features a persistent, medium-sized white head with excellent lacing.
Aroma.High intensity hop aroma with prominent notes of citrus peel, pine resin, and floral blossoms. Low to medium-low clean, grainy maltiness provides a supportive background with subtle caramel hints. Clean fermentation profile.
Taste.Assertive hop flavors of grapefruit, pine, and grass. A firm, medium-high bitterness provides the primary balance against a medium-low malt presence of toasted grain and light caramel. Finishes dry to medium-dry with a clean, lingering hoppy aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth texture. Moderate to high carbonation. Very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth without any harshness or astringency.
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