Carinthi(p)a

◎ Appearance

Bright orange-gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings evenly to the glass. Lively carbonation creates a visually effervescent character befitting a Session IPA. The color sits at the lighter end of the spectrum, inviting and clean.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold tropical stone fruit—pineapple and passion fruit lead, followed by grapefruit zest and mango notes. Beneath the fruit sits a clean, herbal hop character underpinned by subtle malt sweetness. No yeast or fermentation esters dominate; the focus remains squarely on the five-hop blend's aromatic complexity.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and full-bodied despite the modest 5.6% ABV, with tropical fruit flavors immediately present on the palate. Mid-palate brings a balanced interplay between juicy citrus (orange, grapefruit) and a measured but insistent hop bitterness. The 45 IBUs anchor the sweetness without overwhelming; malt backbone provides weight and structure that prevents thinness.

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a fresh, dry bitterness that lingers pleasantly across the palate. A trace of orange character persists into the aftertaste, leaving no sweetness behind—only clean, refreshing hop resin.