San Blas

◎ Appearance

San Blas presents a deep amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that builds a delicate lacing around the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, producing small, well-formed bubbles that sustain throughout the drinking experience. The color reflects the careful balance of pale and darker malts that define this English IPA.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy citrus and stone fruit—particularly peach—from the American hop varieties, layered beneath more restrained spice and herbal notes from the British Edelhopfen. Underneath, a subtle malt backbone provides grounding without dominating the composition. The overall effect is balanced and inviting, never aggressively floral.

◐ Taste

Entry reveals a full-bodied, slightly sweet malt character that carries peach and citrus flavors forward through the mid-palate. At 50 IBU, the bitterness arrives gradually and builds to a moderate finish—firm but not harsh. The spicy undertones emerge in the aftertaste, adding complexity without disrupting the harmony between malt sweetness and hop character.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate. Peach and spice persist in the aftertaste, gradually fading to reveal the subtle drying effect of the hops.