This Specialty IPA offers a complex sensory experience, interpreting the nouvelle.VAGUE as a marriage between a bottle conditioned white ale and a hop-forward dark style. The aroma is defined by a high intensity of stone fruit, tropical notes, and resinous hops, layered over subtle hints of light chocolate and toast. On the palate, the 4.9% ABV ensures high drinkability, delivering a firm bitterness and flavors of citrus and resin. A restrained coffee-like malt character provides depth without being ashy, leading into a dry, clean finish. The result is a smooth, medium-bodied ale with a persistent, effervescent head.
Appearance.Dark brown to black color (25-40 SRM). Light tan, moderate-sized head with persistent retention and light lacing. Clear to opaque.
Aroma.High intensity hop aroma featuring stone fruit, tropical notes, and resinous pine. Very low malt character with light chocolate and toast. Clean fermentation with light yeast esters from bottle conditioning.
Taste.Initial impression of sharp hop bitterness and tropical fruit flavor. Low malt flavor with restrained coffee and chocolate notes. Medium-high bitterness is firm but not harsh. Dry, clean finish with a lingering hop and light roasted aftertaste. Balanced toward the hops.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Moderate carbonation from bottle conditioning. No alcohol warmth at 4.9% ABV.
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