This quintessential California Common presents a brilliant deep amber hue beneath a dense, creamy head. The sensory experience is led by a distinctive rustic hop profile, featuring the woody, resinous, and minty notes characteristic of Northern Brewer hops. Supporting the assertive bitterness is a robust backbone of toasty and bready malt, enriched by subtle caramel and biscuit-like sweetness. Fermented with a unique lager yeast at warmer temperatures, it exhibits a faint fruity ester profile that bridges the gap between ale and lager character. The finish is remarkably crisp and grainy, leaving a lingering, clean bitterness and a dry, refreshing snap.
Appearance.Deep amber to light copper (10–14 SRM). Brilliant clarity. Thick, persistent, creamy off-white head with excellent lacing.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity. Notable herbal, woody, and minty hop character. Supported by moderate toasty and grainy malt notes with a light caramel sweetness. Low fruity esters are present; no sulfur or diacetyl.
Taste.Moderately malty with a pronounced, firm hop bitterness. Flavors of toasted bread and light caramel are balanced by rustic, herbal, and minty hop qualities. The fermentation is clean but allows for light fruitiness. Finishes fairly dry and crisp with a lingering grainy malt flavor and persistent bitterness.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth, well-attenuated texture. Medium-high carbonation creates a lively and refreshing mouthfeel. Minimal alcohol warmth.
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