The Chop

◎ Appearance

The Chop presents a bright, luminous gold color with excellent clarity. The beer pours with a substantial, creamy head that settles to a thin persistent collar. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, with steady bubbles rising through the clear body.

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by assertive citrus—primarily grapefruit and orange zest—with supporting tropical notes of ripe mango beneath. A subtle pine character emerges on the second nosing, grounded by the clean, neutral backdrop of the light Malz base. The overall aroma is fresh and inviting without any herbal or resinous harshness.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and citrus-forward, with the Citra and Simcoe hops providing bright grapefruit and orange flavors that develop into subtle tropical depth. The medium body is supported by a restrained, clean Malz character that never dominates the palate. Bitterness builds gradually, finishing with a mild, balanced IBU profile that complements rather than overwhelms the hop-driven character.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with citrus notes lingering gently into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades to a mild, pleasant dryness without any sharp or astringent edges.

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

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