Beak Breaker

◎ Appearance

Bright gold in color with excellent clarity and a full, pillowy white head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine streams that sustain throughout the pour. The visual presentation embodies the clean, assertive character typical of the Double IPA style.

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by citrus and tropical fruit notes—ruby red grapefruit and juicy stone fruit leap forward, supported by a grounding layer of sweet pine and resinous character. The hop blend of Mosaic, Citra and Centennial works in concert, delivering both bright, aromatic oils and subtle herbal depth without any harsh green notes. A clean malt backbone provides gentle sweetness that does not overshadow the aggressive hop presentation.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with immediate bitterness balanced by the malt's subtle sweetness and the beer's 9% alcohol warmth. Mid-palate develops tropical and citrus character that mirrors the aroma, with resinous, slightly herbal notes adding complexity and dry structure. The 90 IBU manifests as pronounced but not aggressive bitterness, allowing the fruity and piney hop character to remain the focal point rather than mere astringency.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering bitterness and hop resins that fade gradually into pine and subtle grapefruit notes. The alcohol warmth sits comfortably beneath, supporting rather than dominating the aftertaste.