Unverhopft IPASODE 2: Ariana

Name: Unverhopft IPASODE 2: Ariana
Brand: Beer
SKU: 630f1b6f1603da6221a2cff2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.79 (194 reviews)

IPA Other 6.2 º 50 IBU

Unverhopft

This American IPA presents a bright, hazy body resulting from a grist of Pilsner malt, Wheat, and Oats. The sensory profile is centered on the single-hop addition of Ariana, which delivers a bouquet of sweet fruits, black berries, and floral notes. Fermented with Verdant IPA yeast, the beer exhibits a smooth, fruity ester profile that elevates the hop character. On the palate, the soft malt base supports a firm bitterness, leading to a dryish, fruit-forward finish. It balances contemporary hop expression with a smooth mouthfeel, delivering a nuanced and refreshing berry-laden complexity.

Appearance. Color is medium gold (approximately 6 SRM) with a distinct haze from the inclusion of wheat and oats. It supports a medium-sized, white head with good persistence and light lacing.

Aroma. Intensity is high, featuring prominent Ariana hop characteristics of blackberry, strawberry, and floral blossoms. Low, grainy-sweet malt aroma from the Pilsner malt supports the hops. A clean but noticeably fruity fermentation profile from the yeast is present.

Taste. The flavor is dominated by hop-derived notes of sweet berries and light floral spice. Low grainy and bready malt flavors from the wheat and oats provide a soft background. Bitterness is medium-high and clean, leading to a medium-dry finish with a lingering hoppy aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, almost creamy texture attributed to the oats. Carbonation is moderate to high. There is a very light, smooth alcohol warmth consistent with its strength.

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