City Hall is a vibrant American IPA that showcases a sophisticated hop blend. Expect an intense citrus punch from Citra, layered with the unique stone fruit notes of Rakau and the pineapple-passionfruit zing of Vic Secret. Simcoe adds a grounding layer of pine and resin. The malt base, featuring Golden Promise and a touch of Caramunich T2, provides a clean, biscuity backbone with a hint of toasted sweetness that balances the firm bitterness. Fermented with US-05 for a neutral profile, this beer delivers a crisp, dry finish that emphasizes its modern, fruit-forward hop character while maintaining classic structural integrity.
Appearance.Medium gold to light amber (8-10 SRM). Brilliant clarity with a medium-sized, off-white, persistent head that leaves significant lacing.
Aroma.High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent citrus, pineapple, and apricot. Supporting notes of resinous pine and light herbal spice. Low, clean, grainy maltiness with a subtle hint of toasted caramel. Fermentation profile is very clean.
Taste.Initial impression is hop-forward with flavors of grapefruit, passionfruit, and resin. Medium-high bitterness is clean and sharp but not harsh. Malt provides a supportive, bread-like and lightly toasted character. Dry finish with a lingering, hoppy, and resinous aftertaste. No significant yeast esters.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Medium-high carbonation provides a crisp bite. A light, smooth alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated.