Root + Branch Brewing Desperate Egos

Name: Root + Branch Brewing Desperate Egos
Brand: Beer
SKU: 654df6c21603da967f5e3fb2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.28 (551 reviews)

Imperial IPA 8.2 º

Root + Branch Brewing

This Double IPA showcases the lush, saturated profile typical of Root + Branch, utilizing a heavy grist of oats and wheat to create a velvety canvas for four American hops. Expect an explosive aromatic profile of ripe mango, pithy grapefruit, and resinous pine. The palate follows with a dense, juicy fruit saturation and a firm, clean bitterness that balances the 8.2% ABV. Despite its strength, the mouthfeel remains creamy rather than heavy, finishing with a lingering citrus zest and a soft, grainy sweetness. It is a modern, hop-forward expression that emphasizes fruit intensity over malt complexity.

Appearance. Pale gold to light orange (5–7 SRM). Opaque and hazy due to high oat and wheat content. Large, persistent white head with dense, creamy lacing.

Aroma. High intensity. Prominent tropical fruit (mango, pineapple), citrus (grapefruit peel), and stone fruit (peach) notes. A low, bready, and grainy malt character provides a supportive background. Clean fermentation profile with a very subtle, well-integrated hint of alcohol.

Taste. Dominant hop flavors of citrus zest and tropical fruit. Moderately high bitterness that is firm but smooth, lacking harshness. Low, soft, bready malt presence from the wheat and oats. Finishes medium-dry with a long, lingering hop-derived fruitiness and a clean, refreshing bitterness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy, soft texture. Moderate carbonation. Smooth, well-integrated alcohol warmth without any solventy burn. Low astringency despite the high hop load.

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