Sans Gluten IPA

◎ Appearance

Light golden in color with bright clarity and moderate carbonation evident in a delicate bead. The white head is thin but stable, laying down a fine trail of lacing as the beer is consumed. The translucent body reveals the pale grain character without any haze.

◌ Aroma

Pine resin dominates the nose with a sharp, botanical presence characteristic of noble hop varieties. Underlying notes of yellow grapefruit and peach emerge as the beer opens, accompanied by a subtle tropical fruit note. The gluten-free grain blend—rice, malted buckwheat, and white fonio—provides no perceptible adjunct character, instead allowing the hoppy profile to stand unobstructed.

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and restrained, with the thin body offering minimal malt sweetness or fullness to cushion the hop expression. Piney, resinous bitterness builds through the mid-palate alongside persistent peach and grapefruit notes, with a fleeting tropical undertone. The 30 IBU sits comfortably mid-range, bitter enough to be assertive without overwhelming; beet candi sugar supplies fermentables without adding perceived sweetness.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and briskly dry, closing with a fine astringent bite that emphasizes the hop resin profile. Aftertaste remains short and crisp, with lingering pine and citrus notes fading quickly to leave the palate cleansed.

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.