Cieza

◎ Appearance

Cieza presents a pale golden hue with soft, hazy clarity that speaks to its unfiltered nature. The unruly head builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine Schaumkleiden on each sip. Lively carbonation rises steadily through the body, characteristic of a naturally conditioned craft IPA.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical stone fruit—pineapple and passionfruit notes dominate—layered over clean Edelhopfen character. Beneath these fruity esters lies a subtle, earthy hop foundation with only minimal grain sweetness. The yeast expression is restrained, allowing the hop profile to lead.

◐ Taste

Cieza strikes an immediate balance between crisp hop bitterness and tropical fruit continuity on entry. The mid-palate holds firm without heaviness, the clean malt foundation supporting rather than overwhelming the Edelhopfen profile. Bitterness builds steadily toward the finish, reaching approximately 60 IBU with a dry, lingering bite that defines the back palate.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately persistent, with bitter hop notes fading slowly to leave a subtle citrus impression. No sweetness lingers; instead, a gentle astringency and crisp aftertaste encourage the next sip.