Ruse Brewing Brain Glow

Name: Ruse Brewing Brain Glow
Brand: Beer
SKU: 658d91091603da0266292fae
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.11 (2519 reviews)

NEIPA - New England IPA 7.2 º

Ruse Brewing

Brain Glow presents a vibrant sensory experience defined by its lush, tropical hop profile. Ruse Brewing leverages a powerhouse quartet of hops to create a complex bouquet. Motueka provides a bright lime zest and mojito-like citrus lift, while Citra adds layers of juicy grapefruit and sweet mango. Mosaic contributes deep notes of blueberry and stone fruit, grounded by a hint of resinous pine. The addition of Galaxy rounds out the profile with intense passionfruit and peach aromatics. Together, these hops create a juicy character over a soft, pillowy malt base, delivering a refreshing yet substantial Hazy IPA experience that glows with fruit-forward intensity.

Appearance. Deep straw to light orange with a distinct, opaque hazy shine. The beer is topped by a dense, rocky, meringue-like white head with excellent retention and thick lacing.

Aroma. High intensity aromatics lead with a massive tropical punch of passionfruit, mango, and peach. Bright citrus notes of lime and grapefruit follow, accented by a subtle blueberry ester. The malt remains in the background as a clean, lightly bready, and grainy presence with no caramel or toast.

Taste. Explosive flavors of ripe tropical fruits, including passionfruit and mango, dominate the palate. A zesty lime and grapefruit citrus character provides balance, while soft stone fruit notes linger. Malt flavor is low, presenting as simple cracked grain. Bitterness is medium but feels restrained due to the soft body. The finish is off-dry and smooth with a clean, fruity aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a remarkably smooth, soft mouthfeel and no hop harshness or astringency. Carbonation is moderate. A light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, complementing the beer's substantial weight.

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