Pilot IPA

◎ Appearance

Pilot IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing down the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation that sustains the visual presentation throughout the pour. Light catches the beer cleanly, highlighting its extra-pale character.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and pink grapefruit dominate—layered beneath a resinous pine backbone. Citra hops deliver bright citrus aromatics that interweave with herbal, piney undertones. A light, clean malt base from Scottish pale, oats, and wheat provides subtle sweetness without overwhelming the hop-forward character.

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and crisp, with tropical and grapefruit flavors hitting immediately across the palate. Mid-palate shows a balanced interplay between fruity sweetness and measured bitterness, with the resinous, piney qualities becoming more pronounced. At 5.2% ABV, the beer remains remarkably light and refreshing, with 60 IBUs providing structure without harshness. The finish is clean and dry.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is notably dry and clean, with lingering grapefruit and pine notes fading gradually. Bitterness trails softly into the finish, leaving the palate refreshed rather than parched.