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Fresh Frost

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Blueberry, pine and resin come out bright and zippy over a lean malt bill that leaves the hops clear. Fresh Frost is a 7.5% IPA made with Cryo Fresh hops, freshly harvested and kept frozen until brewing, which brings the spirit of a wet-hopped harvest beer to any time of the year, built for days above 90 degrees.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouspineyhoppy
resinous
piney
hoppy
berry
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous and piney hop character, lifted by the intensity of Cryo Fresh hops kept in frozen form until brewing.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh Frost

◎ Appearance

Fresh Frost presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and retains a fine, persistent collar of foam that clings to the glass with clean, defined lacing.

golden, clearbright carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous and piney hop character, lifted by the intensity of Cryo Fresh hops kept in frozen form until brewing. Subtle blueberry and citrus notes weave underneath, creating a fresh, aromatic profile that feels vibrant and alive without any oxidation.

piney resinfresh blueberrycitrus brightness

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the lean malt bill stepping back immediately to let hop resin and pine take center stage. Mid-palate reveals berry undertones and a controlled, moderately bitter finish that feels refreshing rather than aggressive, with a subtle tropical edge emerging on the sides of the tongue.

resinous bitelean malt basemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish dries cleanly with lingering hop bitterness and piney notes that fade to a refreshing aftertaste. The 7.5% ABV remains well-balanced, allowing the beer to feel dry and crisp rather than warming.

dry finishhop-forward aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar IPA

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