El Camino Haze

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, opaque character from suspended oat proteins and yeast in suspension. The dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with notable persistence. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel visible in the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bold tropical fruit notes—ripe mango, papaya, and passionfruit—driven by the late-addition hop blend of Mosaic, Citra, and El Dorado. Supporting citrus undertones of grapefruit and tangerine emerge beneath the fruit-forward character. Subtle grain sweetness and a whisper of oat creaminess round out the aromatic profile without overshadowing the hop intensity.

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and inviting, with a juicy tropical and stone-fruit sweetness that immediately engages the palate. The mid-palate delivers a full, creamy body from the flaked oats, allowing the hop character to unfold as waves of citrus, melon, and peach. Bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, providing balance rather than assertiveness, with a smooth integration of malt sweetness and hop aromatics.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and tropical notes that fade gradually into a pleasant, dry aftertaste. A mild, pleasant bitterness persists without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed.