FIRST Craft Beer Ugly Sweater

Name: FIRST Craft Beer Ugly Sweater
Brand: Beer
SKU: 676e8e901603da9c531a57e5
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.7 (656 reviews)

Imperial IPA 8 º 70 IBU

FIRST Craft Beer

This festive Double IPA delivers an intense aromatic experience reminiscent of a winter forest. Dominant notes of resinous pine and fresh needles define the profile, evoking a classic holiday spirit through its bold hop character. Despite its 8% ABV providing a comforting, sweater-like warmth, the beer maintains a silky, soft texture on the palate. The malt presence remains supportive and clean, allowing the aggressive hop bitterness to shine without becoming harsh. It finishes dry and lingering, balancing its high strength with high drinkability. This is a fragrant powerhouse that captures the essence of the season through a resin-forward American hop lens.

Appearance. Deep gold to light copper (approx. 8–10 SRM) with a slight haze. Features a moderate-sized, persistent, off-white creamy head with good lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma dominated by resinous pine and spruce tips. Background hints of citrus zest are present, supported by a neutral, slightly grainy malt character. Fermentation is clean with a very light, smooth alcohol presence and minimal esters.

Taste. Strong impact of resinous hops and firm bitterness (approx. 70+ IBU). The malt profile is lean and supportive, offering light toasted bread notes without significant residual sweetness. Bitterness is high but well-integrated. The finish is dry with a long-lasting, resinous hop aftertaste and a clean fermentation profile.

Mouthfeel. Medium-bodied with a notable silkiness and smooth texture. Carbonation is moderate to high. A gentle, restrained alcohol warmth is present, enhancing the festive character without being solventy or harsh.

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