This American Pale Ale presents a crisp, blonde profile that balances herbal sophistication with a distinctive, subtle saline touch. Fermented with a neutral English ale yeast, it offers a clean canvas for a complex five-hop blend. Initial scents of fresh herbs and a curious hint of vanilla lead into a palate defined by the resinous depth of Pacific Gem, which provides a marked, late-onset bitterness. A touch of malted wheat rounds out the cereal base, smoothing the intense hop resins. The experience concludes with a refreshing dry-hop finish of Willamette, leaving a lingering impression of fresh greenery and a bone-dry, herbaceous snap.
Appearance.Pale golden to blonde (SRM 5-6); brilliant clarity with a moderately large white head showing good retention and light lacing.
Aroma.Moderate intensity featuring prominent fresh-cut grass and herbal notes from Willamette, supported by a unique hint of vanilla and a light saline quality. Low grainy-sweet maltiness provides a neutral backdrop with minimal fermentation esters.
Taste.Initial clean graininess transitions quickly to a hop-forward profile dominated by the resinous and herbal flavors of Pacific Gem. Malted wheat provides a smooth, rounded mouth-filling cereal character that balances the firm, late-striking bitterness. The finish is notably dry and herbaceous, with a clean aftertaste of fresh resins.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light to medium body with a slightly rounded smoothness attributed to the wheat. Moderate to high carbonation with a crisp, non-astringent finish and low alcohol warmth.
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