Dark Element Brew Co Nostalgia

Name: Dark Element Brew Co Nostalgia
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6686d6051603da4d21770af8
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.94 (24 reviews)

American Pale Ale 4.5 º

Dark Element Brew Co

Nostalgia presents a vibrant, refreshing take on the classic American Pale Ale, showcasing a bright, punchy hop character. The sensory profile is led by the assertive influence of Citra and Mosaic hops, delivering an aromatic burst of grapefruit zest, tropical mango, and a subtle hint of blueberry. These bold fruit notes are layered over a lean, bready malt foundation that provides essential support without intruding on the clean, crisp finish. At a sessionable strength, the beer offers a high degree of drinkability where the interplay of citrus and stone fruit lingers pleasantly against a firm, well-integrated bitterness.

Appearance. Pale golden color (6 SRM) with a moderately large, off-white head showing good retention and fine lacing; generally quite clear.

Aroma. Moderate to high hop aroma characterized by grapefruit, lime, and tropical mango from the Citra, complemented by stone fruit and light berry notes from Mosaic. Low, neutral grainy maltiness supports the hop profile with a faint bready character. Fermentation is clean with no significant esters.

Taste. Initial impression of bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma. A low neutral pale malt flavor provides a bready backbone. Moderate bitterness provides balance against the fruit-forward hop character. The finish is medium-dry and clean, with hop flavors and a crisp bitterness lingering briefly in the aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with moderate to high carbonation. Overall smooth and refreshing finish with no alcohol warmth or hop astringency.

Sensory Profile.