Philter Cold IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale amber to light copper in color, with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, off-white head forms quickly and maintains firm adhesion to the glass walls throughout the pour. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—mandarin and tangerine dominate—layered with fresh pine and subtle resinous notes from Eclipse and Idaho 7. Galaxy contributes an additional note of juicy citrus sweetness. The overall impression is clean and hop-forward, with minimal malt presence to distract.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and lean, with the cold fermentation lending a lager-like body despite the assertive hop profile. Mid-palate delivers the promised galaxy and tropical character—orange zest, white grapefruit, and needle-like pine bitterness build steadily. The 44 IBU sits firm and clean without astringency, underpinned by minimal malt sweetness to provide cushion.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and quick, with the bitterness trailing into a clean, slightly resinous aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or warming alcohol; instead, a refreshing pine and citrus dryness persists on the palate.

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.