Fidens Brewing Co The Artisan

Name: Fidens Brewing Co The Artisan
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6861dd0e645a96c7df03c1c9
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.37 (593 reviews)

Imperial IPA 8.5 º

Fidens Brewing Co

This Double IPA from Fidens Brewing Co showcases an intense, saturated hop profile driven by a double dry-hopping of Riwaka, Peacharine, and Rakau. It presents a vibrant bouquet of pink grapefruit, ripe peach, and passion fruit. The sensory experience is led by these Southern Hemisphere varieties, offering a lush tropical character atop a soft, bready malt base. While maintaining the strength of the style, the finish remains remarkably smooth, balancing high hop saturation with a gentle bitterness. The result is a highly aromatic, juice-forward ale that emphasizes fruit-focused hop complexity over assertive resin or harshness.

Appearance. Deep gold to pale orange (6-8 SRM). Characteristically hazy to opaque with a dense, creamy, long-lasting white head that leaves significant lacing.

Aroma. Intense, punchy aroma of tropical fruit and citrus. Prominent notes of crushed passion fruit and diesel from Riwaka, fleshy peach from Peacharine, and stone fruit from Rakau. A very low, neutral grainy malt sweetness sits in the background, complemented by a light, clean fruity ester profile.

Taste. Explodes with flavors of sweet peach, apricot, and zesty lime. The hop flavor is massive and complex, reflecting the Riwaka, Peacharine, and Rakau blend. Bitterness is moderate to moderately high but remarkably smooth and integrated. The malt provides a soft, flour-like support. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering tropical fruit aftertaste and no alcoholic harshness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a soft, pillowy, and creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate. A gentle, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, commensurate with its 8.5% ABV, without being solventy or hot.

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