Vortex IPA

◎ Appearance

Vortex IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a tight white head that builds readily from the pour. The carbonation is crisp and visible, and the foam clings persistently to the glass walls with fine lacing as the level drops.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent pine and resinous hop character, layered with bright citrus notes and a subtle melon undertone. Pale malt grounds the profile with light, clean grain sweetness, allowing the hop aromatics—derived from Simcoe throughout the brewing cycle—to dominate without becoming harsh.

◐ Taste

Upfront bitterness arrives immediately, backed by a moderately sweet malt body that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The palate shows the classic West Coast IPA balance: resinous and hoppy mid-palate transitions to a lingering dryness, with citrus and pine notes carrying through to the finish.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with persistent resinous and piney hop notes fading gradually. Bitterness lingers appropriately without becoming astringent or overly harsh.