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Vocation Brewery Afterglow
Imperial IPA 8 º
Afterglow is a vibrant Double IPA that showcases a sophisticated Southern Hemisphere hop profile. A blend of Motueka, Rakau, Nelson Sauvin, and Pacifica creates an intense bouquet of mango, ripe peach, and passion fruit. Nelson Sauvin provides its signature white grape character, while Pacifica and Motueka contribute bright citrus zest. Despite its 8% ABV, the beer maintains high drinkability with a soft bitterness and a smooth, crisp finish. The neutral malt base allows the tropical and stone fruit expressions to lead, resulting in a contemporary interpretation that balances high hop intensity with a clean, refreshing profile.
Appearance. Pale gold to light orange (6-9 SRM). The beer shows a slight haze typical of modern hopping techniques. It is topped by a moderate-sized, persistent white head with excellent lacing.
Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent tropical fruit notes of mango and passion fruit, complemented by ripe stone fruit. Subtle hints of white grape and citrus zest are present, supported by a neutral, clean, grainy malt background and a lightly fruity fermentation profile.
Taste. Initial impression is a burst of tropical and stone fruit hop flavors. Nelson Sauvin provides a distinct vinous character, while Motueka adds lime-like citrus. Bitterness is firm but lacks harshness, balanced by a soft, unobtrusive malt character. The finish is medium-dry and clean, with a lingering hoppy aftertaste of peach and citrus.
Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, velvety texture. Carbonation is medium-high, enhancing the crispness. There is a restrained, smooth alcohol warmth that reflects its strength without being hot or solventy.
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VOCATION BREWERY Afterglow 8.0%
Product DetailsBuilt on a vibrant blend of Motueka, Rakau, Nelson Sauvin and Pacifica, Afterglow del ...uit meet subtle hints of white grape and citrus zest, all wrapped up in a smooth, crisp finish that leaves you chasing the next sip. UNTAPPD SCORE BREWERY INFO VOCATION -John Hickling worke ...
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Product DetailsBuilt on a vibrant blend of Motueka, Rakau, Nelson Sauvin and Pacifica, Afterglow delivers a tropical brightness with a soft bitterness. Juicy notes of mango, ripe peach, and passion fruit meet subtle hints of white grape and citrus zest, all wrapped up in a smooth, crisp finish that leaves you chasing the next sip.
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BREWERY INFO
VOCATION -John Hickling worked in IT for a bank. The money was good, but he had a desire to create something more than spreadsheets. As a beer fanatic, he decided to try brewing his own. He built a tiny brewery in his kitchen with plastic buckets and parts from a hardware store. Brewing beer was a revelation. His friends agreed the beer he made at home was better than they could buy in the pub, and he dreamed of turning his passion into a business.
Inspired, he quit his job, sold his house and co-founded his first brewery in 2008. The awards soon rolled in, and the brewery was a storming success. After five years, he felt he had taken the business as far as he could. He sold his stake in the brewery, and started thinking about new projects. But he had a problem: he desperately missed brewing. It took selling his first brewery for him to realise that brewing was never just a job, it was his vocation.
He decided to start from scratch and apply all the accumulated knowledge he’d gained at his first brewery into something and somewhere new. In 2015 Vocation Brewery was born, with one member of staff, a rebuilt chicken shed, and a dog for company. Today we have around 60 staff, and sell the equivalent of 10 million cans per year. We’ve come a long way, but it’s still our vocation.
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BREWERY INFO
VOCATION -John Hickling worked in IT for a bank. The money was good, but he had a desire to create something more than spreadsheets. As a beer fanatic, he decided to try brewing his own. He built a tiny brewery in his kitchen with plastic buckets and parts from a hardware store. Brewing beer was a revelation. His friends agreed the beer he made at home was better than they could buy in the pub, and he dreamed of turning his passion into a business.
Inspired, he quit his job, sold his house and co-founded his first brewery in 2008. The awards soon rolled in, and the brewery was a storming success. After five years, he felt he had taken the business as far as he could. He sold his stake in the brewery, and started thinking about new projects. But he had a problem: he desperately missed brewing. It took selling his first brewery for him to realise that brewing was never just a job, it was his vocation.
He decided to start from scratch and apply all the accumulated knowledge he’d gained at his first brewery into something and somewhere new. In 2015 Vocation Brewery was born, with one member of staff, a rebuilt chicken shed, and a dog for company. Today we have around 60 staff, and sell the equivalent of 10 million cans per year. We’ve come a long way, but it’s still our vocation.
Vocation
Vocation Afterglow 8.0% DIPA 440ml
This bright and breezy Extra Pale Ale is a thirst-quencher, bursting with vibrant and fruit-forward ...hops.
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This bright and breezy Extra Pale Ale is a thirst-quencher, bursting with vibrant and fruit-forward hops.
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