Dreamworld is a vibrant West Coast Session IPA that belies its sessionable strength with a complex hop profile. A quintet of Centennial, Simcoe, Amarillo, Chinook, and Mosaic hops drives a bright sensory experience, leading with aromas of juicy citrus and resinous pine. On the palate, focused flavors of clementine and apricot emerge, supported by a clean, lean malt base that allows the hop character to remain the protagonist. This unfiltered ale concludes with a persistent, gentle pine finish and a crisp, balanced bitterness that invites another sip, perfectly capturing the essence of a modern, hop-forward session ale.
Appearance.Pale gold to light amber (SRM 4-7); white, medium-sized head with good persistence and light lacing; slight haze present as it is an unfiltered ale.
Aroma.Moderate to high intensity; punchy citrus, grapefruit, and tropical stone fruit notes driven by Centennial, Amarillo, and Mosaic hops, followed by a distinct resinous pine backbone from Chinook and Simcoe; very low, clean, crackery malt aroma.
Taste.Immediate impact of clementine and sweet apricot flavors; mid-palate introduces a wash of earthy and resinous pine; medium-high hop bitterness that feels firm yet balanced against a light grainy malt backdrop; finishes dry with a lingering hoppy aftertaste and clean fermentation profile.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body; moderate to high carbonation; crisp and refreshing with no alcohol warmth; smooth, non-astringent texture despite the hop load.