Ale Asylum Bedlam IPA

◎ Appearance

Bedlam pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a dense, white head that persists admirably. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that maintain excellent head retention throughout the pour.

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately assertive, leading with Simcoe's tropical fruit character—mango and passion fruit—layered with bright grapefruit citrus and a distinctive resinous pine backbone. Subtle floral and spicy hop notes round out a complex, inviting aromatic profile that exemplifies classic American IPA.

◐ Taste

The palate delivers bold, clean hop character with tropical and citrus flavors arriving immediately, transitioning to a firm, well-integrated bitterness that builds steadily through the mid-palate. The medium body provides excellent balance without excess heaviness, while crisp malt backbone supports the aggressive hop profile without becoming acrid.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and decidedly dry, with resinous pine and grapefruit bitterness lingering persistently on the palate. A clean, bitter aftertaste reinforces Bedlam's no-nonsense approach to American IPA.

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.