Hopadillo Texas IPA

◎ Appearance

Hopadillo presents a luminous amber to light copper hue, clear and bright with excellent clarity. A dense, off-white head builds readily and maintains firm Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible, creating fine streams that sustain the foam structure.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over a foundation of pine and herbal resin from the Simcoe and Comet hops. Beneath the bright hop profile, toasted grain and caramel from the crystal malts emerge, adding warmth and depth. A faint spicy note rounds the aromatics, hinting at the hop complexity to come.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, delivering immediate bitterness tempered by a clean, malty body. The mid-palate balances hop bite with subtle citrus and tropical notes, while toasted and caramel-forward malz character provides anchor and sweetness. Drying bitterness builds steadily toward the finish, with lingering piney and resinous edges framing the palate.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with a grainy-toasty quality that lingers for several minutes. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving clean hop resins and a subtle spice that invites another sip.