Afterglow

◎ Appearance

Afterglow presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, opaque character throughout. The turbidity, arising from suspended yeast and oat adjuncts, creates a soft, inviting visual profile. A dense, pillowy head forms and maintains moderate retention, with fine carbonation visible as persistent streams rising through the cloudy matrix.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit—delivered by the Idaho 7 and Nelson Sauvin combination. Grapefruit citrus rounds out the top notes with a mild herbal edge, while Strata contributes subtle resinous and earthy undertones that anchor the profile. The yeast strain's contribution amplifies the fruity complexity without introducing phenolic or spicy character.

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the oat and pale Malz base creating a fluffy, almost creamy mouthfeel that carries the hop-derived fruit seamlessly. Mid-palate develops the full tropical and citrus spectrum, with grapefruit bitterness emerging cleanly at moderate intensity (50 IBU). The Strata hop's dank, slightly spicy character provides textural complexity without overwhelming the delicate fruit balance.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with bitterness fading to a dry, lingering grapefruit note. The fruity character persists briefly before settling into a light hop dankness.