Sun Stroke

◎ Appearance

Sun Stroke pours a luminous orange with soft haze throughout the body. A fine, bright white head sits atop the beer with excellent retention and forms delicate lacing down the glass. The unfiltered, unpasseurized nature contributes to the gentle cloudiness characteristic of the style.

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and assertive, dominated by resinous noble hop character underscored by ripe stone and tropical fruit notes. Passion fruit, mango, peach, and grapefruit leap from the glass with clarity and presence. A subtle bread-crust maltiness anchors the aromatic profile without dominating the hop-forward expression.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crackery biscuit sweetness that provides a gentle malt foundation. The mid-palate shifts toward citrus and stone fruit intensity as the 80 IBUs exert their influence, building a moderate, lingering bitterness. The beer maintains balance throughout—the residual malt sweetness never overwhelms, and the bitterness feels integrated rather than harsh.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with grapefruit and resiny hop notes persisting on the palate. The bitterness lingers pleasantly without astringency, fading gradually into a clean, refreshing aftertaste.