RaR Brewing Smooth

Name: RaR Brewing Smooth
Brand: Beer
SKU: 65b38b431603da9712f79208
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.06 (87 reviews)

NEIPA - New England IPA 7.5 º

RAR Brewing

RaR Brewing Smooth is a definitive Hazy IPA that emphasizes a lush, juice-like profile through a zero-IBU, cold-side hopping approach. This iteration features a potent trio of high-impact hops: Citra, Galaxy, and Mosaic. These varieties work in tandem to deliver an explosion of tropical fruit, bright citrus, and stone fruit sensations. Dry hopping during active fermentation facilitates biotransformation, softening the hop presence into a vibrant, integrated bouquet. The absence of kettle bitterness allows the bready malt and fruity esters to shine, culminating in a velvety, pillowy texture. It is a modern expression focused entirely on intense hop aromatics and a rounded, approachable finish.

Appearance. Straw to light gold (4-5 SRM). Opaque with a characteristic hazy shine; no visible yeast or hop particulates. Thick, meringue-like white head with high retention and persistent lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring mango, passion fruit, and pineapple from Galaxy and Mosaic, alongside bright grapefruit and orange zest from Citra. Low, bready malt background with supportive peach-like fermentation esters; no caramel or toast notes.

Taste. Initial impression is a burst of tropical guava and melon. Mosaic and Galaxy provide deep berry and stone fruit flavors, while Citra adds a citrus edge. Malt flavor is low and cracker-like. Perceived bitterness is very low and soft, balancing an off-dry, fruity finish. Aftertaste is clean and fruit-forward without harshness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a pillowy, soft, and remarkably smooth texture. Moderate carbonation. Subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present. No astringency or raw starch mouthfeel.

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