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Kallaikia Tribes
This American IPA presents a vibrant golden hue, offering a complex sensory journey rooted in its diverse hop and malt selections. A robust foundation of Pilsner and Munich malts, alongside Trigo Munich and Carablonde, provides a surprisingly full-bodied biscuit character and subtle sweetness. This supports an intense hop profile where Citra and Ahtanum drive bright citrus and blueberry notes, while Columbus and Sorachi Ace add herbal complexity and a touch of lemon peel. Despite a firm bitterness from the theoretical 60 IBUs and a dry finish, the high final gravity ensures a smooth, balanced experience where the floral nuances of Styrian Goldings (Celeia) can truly shine.
Appearance. Deep gold color (6-8 SRM). Features a persistent, creamy white head with good lacing and brilliant clarity.
Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, and fresh herbs. Secondary aromas include a subtle blueberry sweetness and pine. The malt presence is moderate, leaning toward toasted bread, crackers, and light caramel from the Munich and Carablonde additions. Clean fermentation profile with no significant esters.
Taste. Bold citrus and tropical fruit flavors lead the palate, followed by a mid-palate of bready malt. Hop bitterness is firm and high but well-integrated, displaying an herbal and resinous quality. The finish is dry and lingering with a persistent hop-forward bitterness, yet softened by a rich malt backbone that suggests a biscuit-like sweetness and prevents a harsh aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, velvety texture resulting from high final density. Moderate carbonation. Very low alcohol warmth and no hop-derived astringency.
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