Grassy Knoll Brewing Pacific IPA

Name: Grassy Knoll Brewing Pacific IPA
Brand: Beer
SKU: 682f40101603dad5341462fc
Rating: 3.77 (76 reviews)

American IPA 6 º 32 IBU

Grassy Knoll Brewing

Grassy Knoll Brewing’s Pacific IPA is a vibrant showcase of Tasmanian terroir, featuring a double dry-hopped profile lead by assertive Australian hops. The sensory experience is dominated by an intense tropical bouquet of ripe mango and sweet pineapple. While many American IPA examples lean into sharp resins, this version emphasizes fruit-forward aromatics and a unique toasty malt character that provides a sturdy, bready foundation. The low bitterness makes it exceptionally approachable, diverging from traditional bitter norms to favor a soft, modern mouthfeel. It pours with a signature sunburnt hazy finish, offering a lush, juice-like character while maintaining a clean, professional fermentation profile.

Appearance. Deep gold to light amber (approx. 8-10 SRM) with a hazy, translucent 'sunburnt' clarity. Crowned by a medium-sized, off-white head with good persistence and light lacing.

Aroma. High-intensity hop aroma featuring prominent tropical notes of fresh mango and pineapple. A secondary toasty malt character provides a clean, grainy backbone. Fermentation is clean with no significant yeast esters or phenols.

Taste. Bold tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma, specifically mango and pineapple, lead the palate. The malt profile is distinctly toasty and supportive without being heavy or sweet. Bitterness is notably lower than typical for the style, resulting in a smooth, hop-flavor-focused balance. The finish is medium-dry and clean with a lingering tropical aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, soft texture attributed to the hazy presentation. Moderate-high carbonation provides a crisp lift. Alcohol warmth is very light and well-integrated at 6% ABV; no harshness or astringency is present.

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