Black Sheep IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale amber hue with excellent clarity and a modest white head that forms quickly and recedes steadily. Fine carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles. The lacing clings gently to the glass in delicate rings as the level drops.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fragrant US hop character—ripe tropical fruit notes of mango and passionfruit mingle with sticky pine resin. Below the hops sits a clean, rounded malz base with light grain sweetness. The fermentation in Yorkshire Square vessels contributes a dry, neutral yeast profile without phenolic or fruity esters.

◐ Taste

Entry is balanced, with the hop bitterness arriving promptly but not aggressively at 60 IBU. The mid-palate develops that tropical and resinous hop character alongside a soft, biscuity malz sweetness that anchors the beer. The body feels round and approachable despite the robust hop presence, creating a controlled bitterness rather than a sharp bite.

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry, driven by the Yorkshire Square fermentation and sustained hop bitterness. The aftertaste lingers with lingering pine and a subtle grain dryness, fading over several seconds without harshness.