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Formless Reflections

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Formless Reflections is a strongly aromatic murky IPA that combines hops from three continents: Nelson Sauvin from New Zealand, Mosaic from the United States and Huell Melon from Germany. Juicy honeydew, white wine and orange zest shape the flavour, resting on a subtle dank base. The German hop adds a soft strawberry note, and the body is medium and smooth.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
juicyorangehoppy
juicy
orange
hoppy
citrusy
berry
honey
Aroma
A vibrant, multi-layered nose dominated by honeydew melon and white wine notes from the Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic combination.
also:dank,grassy,fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Formless Reflections

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a cloudy, hazy character that sits at the lighter end of the spectrum. The turbidity comes through distinctly due to dry-hopping and yeast suspension. A fine, creamy head builds quickly and maintains moderate retention with light lacing.

pale goldhazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

A vibrant, multi-layered nose dominated by honeydew melon and white wine notes from the Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic combination. Stone fruit—particularly strawberry from the Huell Melon—emerges as a secondary layer alongside delicate citrus zest. A subtle earthy undertone provides ballast without overwhelming the fruity composition.

honeydew, white winestone fruit, strawberrysubtle dank basecitrus zest

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy honeydew and white wine character that carries across the mid-section with good presence and texture. Orange zest acidity adds definition without aggression. The soft strawberry note weaves through cleanly, while a gentle herbal dankness anchors the flavour profile without becoming harsh or astringent.

juicy, fruitywhite wine characterbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the citrus and herbal notes lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. Bitterness resolves gently, allowing the fruity complexity to remain the final impression.

clean dry finishfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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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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.

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