Hold Fast

◎ Appearance

Hold Fast presents a pale gold hue with a soft, deliberate haze that signals fresh dry-hopping and a wheat component lending visual texture. The head forms quickly and holds with modest retention, building a delicate lace against the glass as you drink. Carbonation reads as moderate and well-integrated, neither aggressive nor flat.

◌ Aroma

The Willamette hop dominates the nose with earthy and herbal character—dried grass, subtle mint, and a whisper of chamomile rather than bold citrus punch. Beneath sits a clean, bready grain note from the wheat and pale malts, with no yeast esters or phenolics competing. The overall impression is restrained and approachable, inviting rather than assertive.

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and slightly creamy from the wheat malt, then transitions into a clean, dry mid-palate where the Willamette's herbal and earthy character unfolds gently. Twenty IBUs provide just enough structure to balance the grain sweetness without roughness; bitterness stays restrained and composed. The body is medium-light, lean but not thin, allowing freshness to be the dominant theme.

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, dry and grassy with a faint herbal edge that lingers without overstaying. Mineral crispness carries through, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.