First State Brewing Company Library Vibes

Name: First State Brewing Company Library Vibes
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65af850e1603da468eb8e3ee
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.81 (531 reviews)

NEIPA - New England IPA 6.5 º 35 IBU

First State Brewing Company

Library Vibes is a quintessential Hazy IPA that prioritizes a lush, fruit-forward profile over aggressive bitterness. The combination of BRU-1, Idaho Gem, and Mosaic hops creates a complex bouquet of sensory cues, ranging from intense tropical pineapple to soft peach and white grape. A subtle hint of red cherry adds an intriguing layer to the mid-palate, characteristic of the biotransformation during fermentation. This beer presents with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel and a characteristic hazy appearance that enhances its juicy persona. The malt remains supportive and grainy, allowing the vibrant hop oils to shine through a smooth, approachable finish that lingers with notes of passion fruit.

Appearance. Color is a pale straw to light gold (4 SRM). Highly hazy, bordering on opaque with a characteristic hazy shine. Supports a medium, rocky, meringue-like white head with high retention and beautiful lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring a complex blend of tropical and stone fruits. Prominent notes of ripe pineapple, peach, and passion fruit are accented by subtle hints of white grape and sweet cherry. The malt character is low, appearing as clean, neutral, and lightly bready. Fermentation is clean with supportive fruity esters.

Taste. High fruity hop flavor mirroring the aroma with dominant pineapple, peach, and passion fruit. A unique undercurrent of white grape and cherry provides depth. Malt flavor is low and grainy, providing a soft foundation. Bitterness is low to medium-low, perceived as soft and well-integrated. The finish is off-dry to medium, characterized by a lingering, smooth hop fruitiness without any harshness or astringency.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a soft, pillowy, and smooth texture. Carbonation is moderate. No perceived astringency or harshness from hops. A very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present.

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