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As Shadows Lengthen

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Toasted bread-like malt and a touch of warm caramel balance citrus and pine from Simcoe Cryo, Citra Cryo, Columbus and Chinook, and the finish is delightfully resinous. Red IPA is the style Cloudwater looks forward to most as summer tails off into autumn; a neutral yeast lets hops and darker, richer malts speak at 5.8%.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoustoastypiney
resinous
toasty
piney
hoppy
citrusy
bready
Aroma
Pine and citrus lead from the Cryo hop blend, backed by warm toasted bread and subtle caramel maltiness.
also:malty,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for As Shadows Lengthen

◎ Appearance

Amber to deep copper hue with bright clarity and moderate carbonation. The head is full and creamy, settling into a persistent collar with good lacing around the glass. Light catches the beer with warmth and body.

amber-copperclear, well-carbonatedpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Pine and citrus lead from the Cryo hop blend, backed by warm toasted bread and subtle caramel maltiness. The aroma is balanced and inviting—resinous notes emerge as the beer opens, with no sharp alcohol presence despite the assertive hopping.

pine, resinouscitrus forwardtoasted bread, caramel

◐ Taste

Bready, toasted malt enters first, grounding the bold citrus and pine hop character on the palate. Mid-palate reveals caramel sweetness that plays against a controlled bitterness, keeping the beer dry and composed. The hop profile remains crisp without becoming harsh.

piney, citrusy hopstoasted malt backbonedry, balanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A resinous, lingering aftertaste persists pleasantly on the tongue. The finish is clean and moderately long, leaving behind pine and a subtle malt echo without excessive astringency.

resinous, lingeringdry fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

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

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About Red IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Red IPA

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