Unverhopft Crystal Dreams

Name: Unverhopft Crystal Dreams
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6334cf6942bfb94dc3684243
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.1 (46 reviews)

Imperial IPA 8.3 º 61 IBU

Unverhopft

This Double IPA explores a unique sensory landscape by showcasing American Crystal hops. The experience begins with a prominent stone fruit character, specifically sun-ripened apricots, interwoven with distinctive spicy and herbal hop notes. An 8.3% ABV provides a smooth, warming foundation for a bold and hazy malt body that deviates slightly from traditional West Coast clarity, offering a fuller texture. Despite the robust malt presence, the beer maintains a complex balance, finishing with a lingering, firm bitterness and a refined spiciness. The result is a satisfying, multi-layered ale that highlights the versatility of its singular hop variety within a powerful framework.

Appearance. Deep gold to light orange (8–10 SRM). Displays a persistent, moderate-sized white head with fine lacing. While the style often favors clarity, this example features a hazy, opaque appearance driven by a bold malt profile.

Aroma. High intensity hop-forward aroma featuring pronounced notes of apricot and stone fruit, complemented by spicy, woody, and herbal undertones from the Crystal hops. Background malt is low and neutral, with a faint grainy sweetness. Clean fermentation with a subtle, smooth alcohol presence.

Taste. Initial impression is a wave of fruity hop flavor, led by apricot and subtle citrus, followed quickly by herbal and peppery spice. Malt flavor is low to medium, providing a soft, supportive grainy character. Bitterness is firm and moderately high, balancing a slight residual sweetness. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering spicy hop aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, without any harsh or solventy edges. Low astringency.

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