Rapture

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red in colour, translucent and well-defined. The head is stable and builds a light, persistent foam collar on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout, lending the beer a refined visual presence.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright grapefruit and pine, characteristic of the Amarillo and Columbus hops. Secondary notes of resinous citrus emerge alongside subtle malt backbone—Vienna and Golden Promise contribute warm, grainy depth without heaviness. The overall impression is balanced, neither aggressively hoppy nor malt-dominated.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pithy orange and tropical citrus, reflecting the Simcoe component in the hop bill. A deeply rich, full-bodied malt structure—built from five malts including Cara Red and Dark Crystal—provides caramel sweetness and subtle toffee undertones. Bitterness is measured at 28 IBU, arriving mid-palate as a clean, herbal frame rather than an aggressive strike.

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and crisp, with lingering herbal and citrus notes fading cleanly. The aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter without astringency, and the full-bodied malt base lingers gently in the background.