Chromatic is a vibrant Double IPA that showcases an intense saturation of New World hops. The presence of Citra delivers a primary wave of bright tangerine and zesty lime, while the Galaxy addition introduces deeper layers of passionfruit and sun-ripened peach. Despite its robust 9.2% ABV, the beer remains remarkably drinkable, leaning into its "blurry" character with a soft, plush texture that carries the hop oils across the palate. A subtle, clean malt backbone provides just enough support for the aggressive tropical fruit and citrus profiles, culminating in a crisp, resinous finish that emphasizes hop brilliance over heavy sweetness and complex maltiness.
Appearance.Gold to light orange (6-8 SRM). Opaque and hazy appearance with a moderate-sized, persistent, white head that leaves significant lacing.
Aroma.High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent passionfruit, peach, and pineapple from Galaxy, alongside grapefruit and lime zest from Citra. Supportive, clean, neutral-grainy maltiness in the background with a faint, clean alcohol note.
Taste.Strong and complex hop flavor mirroring the tropical and citrus aroma. High hop bitterness that remains smooth and lacks harshness. Low, supportive, soft malt character without caramel or toast. Dry finish with a lingering hoppy and resinous aftertaste. Clean, smooth alcohol presence is noticeable but well-integrated.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a smooth, soft texture. Moderate carbonation. Restrained, smooth alcohol warmth without any harsh hop-derived astringency.
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