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Midnight Eyes

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A Cold IPA released in 2026 by the brewery that first brewed the style. Following its own definition of the style, it rests on a dry lager grist with rice or corn, fermented warm with lager yeast and filtered clear, but takes a more floral direction than the house original. Rose, lavender and a sweet, punch-like fruitiness lead, followed by pomelo, lemon peel and a pink fruit-candy note. The body stays light, and the finish is crisp and dry with firm bitterness.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralfruitycitrusy
floral
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral notes—rose and lavender—layered over bright citrus and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midnight Eyes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the bright character of the lager grist. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation presents as crisp and well-integrated, lending the beer a lively visual presence.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes—rose and lavender—layered over bright citrus and stone fruit. Below this aromatic expression sits a sweet, punch-like fruitiness that sits comfortably with the clean lager character. The overall profile balances hop-forward florality with a gentle malt sweetness, showing restraint rather than intensity.

rose, lavendersweet fruit punchcitrus liftclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry reveals pomelo and lemon peel, crisp and immediate on the palate. Mid-palate develops a pink fruit-candy character that reinforces the punch-like sweetness without becoming cloying, supported by a light, dry grain foundation. Bitterness builds steadily but never overwhelms, finishing firm and clean.

pomelo, lemon peelpink fruit candylight, dry bodyfirm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with lingering bitterness that remains well-defined. No astringency or harsh edges—only a clean, bracing conclusion that invites the next sip.

crisp, drylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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About Cold IPA

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What is a Cold IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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