Charlevoix Cold IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation that catches the light. The head forms quickly and holds firm at the glass rim, laying down persistent lacing as it recedes. The beer presents with the visual clarity and sparkle characteristic of cool fermentation paired with lager yeast.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fruit candy and stone fruit—lychee and peach dominate the mid-palate aromatics. Behind the fruit sits a assertive hop character: grapefruit pith and resinous herbal notes that ground the sweeter top notes. The West Coast hop selection and cool fermentation create a clean, defined bouquet without yeasty or malty overlay.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruit-forward, with peach and citrus moving quickly across the palate. The thin cracker-like malt base—built from rice in the grist—provides minimal sweetness or fullness, allowing the resinous bitterness and bitter compounds from the Edelhopfen to dominate the mid-palate. The finish drives toward dryness with sustained hop bitterness and a clean hop character that lingers without astringency.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is notably dry and stays mostly hoppy, with grapefruit pith and resinous notes persisting for several seconds. The 86 % attenuation and rice adjunct ensure no residual sweetness remains to soften the closing bitterness.

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.