Mountain Candy IPA is a saturated expression of the modern American IPA, leveraging a double dry-hopped technique to project a vivid sensory profile. The experience is dominated by an intense aroma of juicy stone fruit and whimsical rainbow candy, underpinned by a sharp, citrusy dankness. At 7.5% ABV, it presents a clean fermentation character that ensures the hop oils remain the focal point. A restrained, grainy malt backbone provides just enough structure to support the aggressive hopping without adding cloying sweetness. It finishes with a firm bitterness and a lingering resinous quality, characteristic of a well-crafted, high-gravity hop-forward ale.
Appearance.Color is a deep gold to light reddish-amber (approx 8-10 SRM). It supports a medium-sized, off-white head with excellent persistence and fine lacing. Clarity is mostly clear, though a very light haze is present from the double dry-hopping process.
Aroma.High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent notes of peach and apricot stone fruit, alongside a unique sugary, rainbow candy sweetness. A secondary layer of citrusy dankness and pine resin provides complexity. The malt is low and clean, providing a light grainy base with no significant caramel or toast.
Taste.The initial impression is an explosion of citrus and tropical fruit flavors. High hop bitterness is firm but integrated, supported by a low, clean, grainy maltiness. Flavors of stone fruit and resinous pine dominate the mid-palate. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering, hoppy and bitter aftertaste. Fermentation is clean with very low fruity esters.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth, slightly oily texture from the heavy hop load. Carbonation is medium-high, providing a crisp bite. A light, smooth alcohol warmth is present but well-integrated, with no perceived astringency or harshness from the hops.
Sensory Profile.
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