St-Ambroise Gluten-Free IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in the glass, bright and transparent. The head forms with modest density and fades to a thin collar, leaving occasional traces of lacing on the sides. Carbonation appears lively throughout.

◌ Aroma

Floral and citrus-forward on the nose, with Citra and Willamette hops delivering grapefruit zest, fresh orange, and subtle herbal notes. The gluten-free grain base—millet, corn, and rice—recedes behind the hop character, lending a clean, neutral backdrop that allows the aromatics to dominate without typical malt sweetness.

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and crisp, with hoppy bitterness asserting itself sharply against the thin body. Citrus and resinous notes persist through the mid-palate, while the neutral grain character keeps the experience dry and clean. At 40 IBU, the bitterness reads more prominent than in traditional malt-forward IPAs, creating a bracing, linear progression.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and slightly resinous, with lingering hop bitterness and orange zest fading gradually. The thin body and absence of malt sweetness leave a clean, hoppy aftertaste.

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.