This American Pale Ale presents a modern, hazy profile, merging classic foundations with experimental innovation. The sensory experience is driven by a trifecta of hops: Cascade provides its signature citrus and floral wisdom, while the experimental HBC 630 and HBC 682 introduce an elusive complexity of red berries, stone fruit, and a subtle herbal mystery. A supportive, neutral malt backbone allows these hop-forward aromas of pine and grapefruit to lead. Balanced and approachable at 5.8% ABV, it offers a soft texture that transitions into a clean, moderately bitter finish, capturing the evolving spirit of craft experimentation.
Appearance.Color ranges from pale golden to deep gold (5-8 SRM). It displays a characteristic haze with a moderately large, white, creamy head that shows good retention and light lacing.
Aroma.Moderate to high hop aroma intensity featuring prominent grapefruit, floral notes, and resinous pine. The experimental hop additions provide secondary layers of sweet berry, cherry, and a hint of earthy spice. Malt character is low and neutral, providing a light grainy background.
Taste.The initial impression is hop-forward with flavors of citrus zest, berries, and stone fruit. A moderate to high bitterness is well-integrated with a neutral, bready malt backbone. It features a clean fermentation profile with very low esters. The finish is medium-dry, leaving a lingering, clean hop character and a touch of pine in the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate to high, providing a refreshing lift. There is a very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth and no detectable astringency.
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Unverhopft Phantom HBC Hazy Pale Ale 0,44l
Das Unverhopft Phantom HBC Hazy Pale Ale wurde mit den zwei experimentellen Hopfensorten HBC 630 und ... HBC 682 und dem legendären Cascade Hopfen eingebraut.
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Das Unverhopft Phantom HBC Hazy Pale Ale wurde mit den zwei experimentellen Hopfensorten HBC 630 und HBC 682 und dem legendären Cascade Hopfen eingebraut.
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