Half Cranked

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, sunlit transparency. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible, supporting a sustained foam collar.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine and fresh citrus—classic Centennial and Simcoe character—layered with herbal Ekuanot complexity. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a restrained Malz foundation, allowing the four-variety blend to dominate without overshadowing. The overall impression is clean, mineral-forward, and sharply defined.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and bone-dry, with immediate hop bitterness (32 IBU) delivering punch despite the low alcohol. Mid-palate balances juicy citrus against a lean, traditional Malz base reinforced by subtle Voodoo character; the mouthfeel remains light and refreshing rather than thin. Bitterness persists as a clean, resinous backbone throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop aroma outlasting any Malz sweetness. Resinous pine and subtle citrus fade gradually, leaving a bracing, pleasantly bitter aftertaste.

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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