Delivering the vibrant punch of a classic American IPA at a highly sessionable strength, this small IPA pours with an inviting haze. The dry-hop combination of Citra, Galaxy, and Simcoe drives an intense aroma of ripe passionfruit, bright citrus zest, and earthy pine. Despite its low alcohol, the strategic addition of Oats, wheat, and Dextrin Malt crafts a surprisingly plush, medium-bodied mouthfeel that counters a clean, firm bitterness. The palate mirrors the tropical bouquet, finishing dry and refreshingly crisp with a lingering kiss of grapefruit peel and resinous pine, proving that flavor need not be sacrificed for drinkability.
Appearance.Medium gold with a persistent, frothy white head that leaves dense lacing. Displays a prominent, attractive haze from the high proportion of wheat and oats.
Aroma.High intensity hop aroma bursting with tropical passionfruit, ripe peach, and bright citrus grapefruit, backed by a resinous, piney background. Low, clean, bready malt sweetness underpins the dry-hop character, with a neutral fermentation profile.
Taste.Begins with a vibrant splash of mango, grapefruit, and piney hop flavors. Medium-low clean, bready malt flavor supports the hops without adding cloying sweetness. Features a moderate to firm bitterness that balances the soft grist. The finish is dry, crisp, and clean with a lingering, pleasant citrus-peel bitterness.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body, elevated to a surprisingly smooth and creamy texture by the specialty grain bill. Moderate to high carbonation. Completely smooth with no astringency and absolutely no alcohol warmth.