This Double IPA captures a lush, tropical essence through a massive application of HBC 586, Citra, and Strata hops. The sensory profile is dominated by saturated mango goodness, complemented by exotic notes of lychee and guava. The addition of marshmallow fluff introduces a distinct vanilla frosting character that weaves through a fruit salad in cream mid-palate. Despite its strength, the beer maintains a creamy, push-pop like finish where the intense hop-derived tropicality meets a soft, dessert-like sweetness. It represents a modern, fruit-forward interpretation of the style, prioritizing aromatic saturation and a plush mouthfeel over aggressive bitterness.
Appearance.Electric yellow, SRM 3-4. Opaque with a heavy haze. Persistent, frothy white head with thick, dense lacing.
Aroma.High intensity. Explosive tropical fruit featuring mango, guava, and lychee. Moderate vanilla and sweet cream notes from the marshmallow adjunct. Very low, neutral malt character with a clean fermentation profile.
Taste.Initial burst of ripe mango and tropical fruit salad. Pronounced vanilla and marshmallow sweetness provides a dessert-like layer. Citra provides a citrus backbone against the tropical depth of HBC 586 and Strata. Firm but smooth bitterness provides balance. Finish is creamy and lingering with fruit-cream and lychee notes.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a silky, creamy texture and a soft, pillowy weight. Moderate carbonation. Gentle, well-integrated alcohol warmth. No harsh hop-derived astringency.