Upper Pass Beer Company First Drop

Name: Upper Pass Beer Company First Drop
Brand: Beer
SKU: 684154d31603daca2cf29791
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Rating: 3.99 (30478 reviews)

American Pale Ale 5.9 º 65 IBU

Upper Pass Beer Company

First Drop is a vibrant American Pale Ale that balances a nuanced malt foundation with a bright, layered hop profile. The use of Golden Promise and Pilsner malts creates a clean, slightly honeyed, and biscuity backbone that allows the hops to shine. Mosaic and Citra drive a dominant citrus and tropical fruit character, offering notes of grapefruit and mango, while Azacca adds layers of stone fruit and pineapple. Centennial rounds out the experience with classic floral and piney resin. It finishes crisp and dry with a lingering, refreshing bitterness, showcasing a modern, hop-forward interpretation of the style that remains incredibly drinkable.

Appearance. Pale golden (6-7 SRM) with a slight haze and a moderately large, frothy white head that exhibits excellent retention and fine lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent grapefruit, mango, and pineapple from Citra and Mosaic. Subtle notes of pine and wildflower from Centennial emerge alongside a light, bready malt sweetness and neutral fermentation profile.

Taste. Initial hop-forward impressions of lemon zest, tropical fruit, and resinous pine. The Golden Promise malt provides a supportive, slightly nutty and bready foundation. Bitterness is moderate-high and firm but never harsh, leading to a clean, dry, and hop-accented finish with a lingering citrus aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, soft texture. Carbonation is moderate-high, providing a lively prickle on the tongue. Well-integrated alcohol warmth and no astringency.

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