Hard Lunch

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber with suspended yeast and hop matter creating a cloudy veil throughout. The head forms thick and pillowy, clinging to the glass in persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, gentle within the soft, opaque matrix.

◌ Aroma

Nelson Sauvin leads with a distinctive white grape character—reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc—layered with sharp lime from Riwaka. Citra adds a softer citrus sweetness and stone fruit undertones. Beneath the hop complexity sits a light, creamy grain base from the oats and wheat, with no aggressive spice or resinous edge.

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and fruity, with the white grape and lime notes translating cleanly from the nose. Mid-palate develops a creamy, oat-derived softness that rounds the moderate bitterness—neither sharp nor lingering aggressively. The wheat contributes body without heaviness, and the double dry-hopping sustains the tropical fruit impression without drying the mouth.

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with the lime and white grape gradually receding. Bitterness fades to a pleasant grain dryness, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than parched.

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.