Ophiussa Brewing Co. Inception

Name: Ophiussa Brewing Co. Inception
Brand: Beer
SKU: 649fdaab1603da8285025bd0
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.05 (176 reviews)

Imperial IPA 8 º 36 IBU

Ophiussa Brewing Co.

Inception presents a bold, celebratory sensory experience, embodying the classic West Coast Double IPA profile with modern hop depth. The aroma is dominated by the resinous pine and bright grapefruit of Simcoe, layered with the unique pink grapefruit, dried rose petals, and tropical sage notes characteristic of Talus. On the palate, a clean, neutral malt base allows these intense hop flavors to shine, delivering a firm, assertive bitterness that transitions into a bone-dry finish. This 8% ABV ale maintains high drinkability through a medium-light body and smooth alcohol integration, leaving a lingering trail of citrus peel and forest floor.

Appearance. Deep gold with light orange hues (8 SRM); brilliant clarity; moderate-sized, persistent white head with fine-textured lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent resinous pine and grapefruit from the Simcoe, complemented by distinctive dried rose, sage, and tropical fruit notes from the Talus. Background malt is clean and neutral with a faint grainy sweetness; fermentation is exceptionally clean with a subtle, well-integrated alcohol hint.

Taste. Initial hop-forward impression of citrus zest and pine needles. The malt flavor is low and unobtrusive, providing a soft, cracker-like foundation for the hops. Bitterness is high and assertive but remains clean and free of harshness. The finish is very dry with a long, lingering bitterness and echoes of tropical fruit and floral hops. Clean fermentation profile without heavy esters.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light to medium body with a smooth, slightly oily texture from hop resins. Moderate-high carbonation provides a crisp bite. Restrained, smooth alcohol warmth is present but not hot; no noticeable astringency.

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