Hopping Special

◎ Appearance

Hopping Special displays a clear amber hue with a warm, honeyed tone typical of the style. The head forms with moderate density and clings well to the glass, leaving thin bands of lacing with each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine, persistent bead.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft tropical fruit notes—papaya and passionfruit—from the Citra and Galaxy hops, balanced by subtle citrus zest. A malt backbone emerges beneath, offering gentle caramel and bread-like warmth from the five-malt blend. The late and dry hopping keeps the profile fresh and lifting, without aggressive resinous edges.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean entry and a light, refreshing body that allows the hop character to shine. Tropical fruit and orange peel flavours develop across the mid-palate, supported by a subtle sweetness and biscuity malt undertone. The bitterness is moderate and well-mannered at 28 IBU, finishing dry without harsh edges.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with the tropical fruit notes fading to a gentle citrus echo. A faint malty sweetness lingers briefly before the bitterness reasserts itself in a balanced fade.