Maximus

◎ Appearance

Golden amber in the glass with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms dense and substantial, with excellent retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced Simcoe and Cascade character—white pepper spice mingles with lavender and jasmine florals, layered beneath bright berry notes of raspberry and blackcurrant. Beneath the hop intensity sits a gentle warmth from rich malted barley, with undertones of biscuit and honey.

◐ Taste

Entry delivers immediate hop intensity with resinous spice and floral bite, followed by a full-bodied mid-palate where toasted barley, wheat biscuit, and Munich malt provide substantial sweetness and bready character. The 80 IBU bitterness asserts itself with restraint, never overwhelming the malt backbone; citrus and berry continue through the middle, creating the balance the brewer intended.

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds over several seconds with lingering bitterness and dry spice from the late hops, fading to a warm, slightly resinous aftertaste. The malt sweetness recedes gradually, leaving a clean, peppery conclusion.