Critical Thinking

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in colour with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. A bright white head forms readily and clings to the glass with crisp lacing, characteristic of a well-crafted IPA.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive hop character — tropical stone fruit and citrus peel dominate the front, with notes of passionfruit and grapefruit. Behind the hops sits a restrained, clean malt foundation that doesn't distract from the primary hop expression.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tropical and citrus hop flavours immediately evident on the palate. The mid-palate sustains the hop character without becoming aggressive, while a clean bitterness builds steadily toward the finish — balanced rather than harsh, with a dry, thirst-quenching quality throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus bitterness fading gradually into a clean, mineral aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains.