The Great Filter

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity, displaying the translucent brightness characteristic of West Coast design. The head forms dense and white, settling into fine lacing that clings steadily to the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, with a continuous stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately assertive and layered, dominated by sharp citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—alongside dank, resinous hop character. Tropical fruit emerges as a secondary wave, with papaya and stone fruit undertones. A subtle herbaceous pine note threads through, grounding the composition without softening the aggressive hop profile.

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and hop-forward, with citric bite meeting a substantial resinous body. The mid-palate sustains the bitterness cleanly, supported by a lean malt backbone that refuses to sweeten or bloat the profile. Tropical fruit and pine persist through the palate, building toward a measured but insistent 80 IBU finish that remains dry and unrelenting.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and prolonged, leaving a dry, slightly peppery sensation across the palate. Hop oils linger without astringency, and the absence of residual sweetness reinforces the beer's lean architectural intent.