Gone Native

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with light amber undertones, characteristic of the 8 SRM specification. The beer presents a bright, slightly hazy appearance from the oat and wheat adjuncts in the mash, with a fine white head that maintains good retention and lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout the glass.

◌ Aroma

The hop bill immediately presents a distinctive tropical bouquet: Sabro delivers coconut and tangerine with a subtle cedar undertone, while Nectaron amplifies stone fruit and exotic fruit character. Idaho 7 contributes apricot and a dry black tea note. The double dry-hopping technique reinforces these hop-driven aromatics without the presence of Citra or Mosaic that defines the brewery's usual range.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a wave of tropical and stone fruit character—peach and apricot lead, followed by subtle coconut and tangerine complexity. The creamy mouthfeel from oats and wheat provides body and roundness, while a balanced hop bitterness (estimated 50 IBU range) arrives mid-palate without overwhelming. Hop bitterness and earthy undertones linger into the swallow, maintaining clean definition.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with fading tropical hop character and a gentle earthy, herbal dryness. A soft bitterness persists cleanly without astringency, allowing the tropical and stone fruit notes to resonate briefly before a refreshing dry conclusion.

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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