Big Fat 5

◎ Appearance

Deep golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and sustained, creating fine bubble streams that maintain the foam structure throughout the pour.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive pine and citrus notes from Simcoe and Citra, layered with herbal-resinous undertones from Chinook and a subtle floral warmth from Amarillo. Behind the hop intensity sits a clean, restrained malt backbone that stays out of the way, allowing the five-variety dry-hop character to command the profile.

◐ Taste

The palate lands immediately with bold hop bitterness and a drying, resinous bite that unfolds across the mid-palate. Citrus and stone fruit flavors emerge from the hop blend, while the 8% ABV provides enough body to balance the 80 IBUs without cloying. The finish drives forward with lingering bitterness and a grip that doesn't soften.

◑ Finish

Long and assertively dry, with resin and pine persisting on the palate long after the swallow. The aftertaste emphasizes herbal bitterness and a whisper of citrus pith, leaving no sweetness behind.