Fresh Kicks

◎ Appearance

Fresh Kicks presents a pale golden hue with a pronounced haze throughout the body, characteristic of the Northeast hazy IPA style. The dense, pillowy white head forms quickly and maintains excellent retention and lacing. Bright, active carbonation is visible as fine bubbles rise through the turbid, oat and wheat-derived cloudiness.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—ripe mango, passion fruit, and papaya—delivered by the Azacca, Mosaic, and Amarillo blend. Citrus undertones of grapefruit and blood orange emerge beneath the fruit-forward character, while a subtle wheat grain sweetness provides gentle backdrop without dominating. The aroma is inviting and clean, with no harsh alpha acid sharpness.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical fruit and stone fruit flavors that coat the mouth with a soft, creamy mouthfeel from the oats and wheat. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, allowing the hop character to shine as flavoring rather than aggression, with a gentle citrus dryness on the mid-palate. The body is light to medium and remarkably smooth, never astringent or harsh.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with tropical and citrus notes fading gracefully rather than lingering. A whisper of wheat grain sweetness persists briefly before dry, inviting another sip.