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FIRST Craft Beer Juggler
Imperial IPA 8 º
This Double IPA is a vibrant sensory showcase of modern hop engineering, spotlighting an aromatic explosion of stone fruit and tropical character. The combination of Citra, Peacharine, and Idaho 7 hops delivers layers of ripe peach, succulent melon, and bright citrus. The addition of YCH 303 Phantasm powder amplifies these profiles, introducing an intense, thiol-driven grape and tropical fruit complexity. Despite its 8% ABV, the beer maintains high drinkability with a clean, supportive malt backbone that lets the hops shine. It finishes crisp and dry, leaving a lingering, resinous bitterness and a sophisticated fruit-forward afterglow.
Appearance. Deep gold to light orange-copper (7-9 SRM). Pours with a moderate, persistent off-white head that leaves delicate lacing. Clarity is mostly clear with a very faint, acceptable hop haze.
Aroma. High intensity hop aroma. Dominant notes of fresh peach, cantaloupe, and grapefruit zest. Secondary aromas include tropical passionfruit and a subtle floral, grapey hint from the Phantasm mix. Malt is neutral and grainy in the background, providing a clean canvas. Lightly fruity fermentation profile.
Taste. Initial impression is a punch of stone fruit and tropical sweetness. Mid-palate reveals layers of Citra-driven citrus and Idaho 7 pine and apricot. Bitterness is firm and moderately high but lacks any harshness. The finish is dry to medium-dry, with a long-lasting aftertaste of hop resins and melon. Alcohol is clean and smooth.
Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, velvety texture. Carbonation is moderate-high, providing a lively prickle. A gentle, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present. No hop-derived astringency or harshness.
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