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Cheddar Ales Wild Thing
American Pale Ale 4.8 º
This vibrant American Pale Ale delivers a classic West Coast sensory experience, balancing a clean, supportive malt backbone with a rustic, fresh-picked hop profile. The aroma and flavor are driven by a distinct blend of whole hops, where Simcoe contributes robust woody and damp pine notes, Summit adds a sharp, clean grapefruit citrus punch, and Ahtanum provides soft floral and subtle earthy undertones. Smooth and exceptionally drinkable, it finishes dry with a refreshing, lingering bitterness that highlights the freshness of the whole hops against a delicate, biscuity malt sweetness.
Appearance. Light copper-amber with brilliant clarity. Pours with a thick, frothy, off-white head that exhibits excellent retention and leaves a delicate pattern of lacing on the glass.
Aroma. Moderately high aroma dominated by fresh pine needles, resin, and woody undertones, complemented by bright notes of grapefruit zest and a soft, floral herbaceousness. Beneath the prominent hop display, a low, clean malt sweetness presents as freshly baked bread and light biscuit, with a clean, neutral fermentation profile.
Taste. An immediate wave of damp pine, resinous wood, and citrus peel flavor transitions into a clean, firm hop bitterness. A supportive but unobtrusive biscuit-like malt character provides a brief flash of sweetness before the balance tilts firmly toward the dry, crisp finish. The aftertaste is clean, featuring a lingering but smooth, non-harsh bitterness and a fresh-cut grass note.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with moderate to high carbonation that provides a crisp, refreshing bite. The texture is smooth, displaying no astringency or harsh hop burn, with a very light, clean alcohol warmth appropriate for its strength.
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