Brasserie Atrium Cream & Châtiments

Name: Brasserie Atrium Cream & Châtiments
Brand: Beer
SKU: 650b2af41603dabc21df6575
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.87 (13 reviews)

NEIPA - New England IPA 6.1 º 60 IBU

Brasserie Atrium
Les Intenables - Craft Beer -

This 'Wallsacian' Oatcream IPA provides a sensory experience that fuses the assertive hop character of a Double IPA with a luxuriously silky texture. It projects a prominent hop intensity, radiating aromas of tropical fruit and citrus against a clean, grainy malt backdrop. The heavy integration of oats imparts a medium-full, creamy body that elegantly rounds out the firm bitterness. While lower in strength than a traditional imperial ale, it maintains a bold flavor profile where notes of mango and resinous pine dominate, concluding with a clean, lingering hoppy finish and a remarkably smooth, velvety mouthfeel.

Appearance. Presents a deep gold to light orange-copper color with a persistent, dense white head. Modern interpretation allows for a pronounced, opaque haze consistent with the heavy oat addition, showing excellent head retention and moderate lacing.

Aroma. Intensity is prominent to high, featuring complex modern hop characteristics of tropical fruit, citrus, and a hint of resinous pine. A supportive, neutral-to-grainy maltiness is evident in the background, complemented by light fruity esters and a soft, creamy sweetness from the oats.

Taste. Initial impression is a punch of hop flavor mirroring the aroma's tropical and citrus notes. It features a firm, moderately high bitterness that is well-integrated and never harsh. A clean, soft malt character provides a smooth foundation, balancing the hops without adding heavy caramel. The finish is medium-dry and clean, leaving a lingering, pleasant hoppy aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a notable creaminess and smooth texture derived from the oat addition. Carbonation is moderate to high. Despite the hop intensity, there is no harsh astringency, and the alcohol presence provides only a very light, restrained warmth.

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