Baby-Faced Assassin

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body. Schaumhaftung is strong, leaving a delicate lacing that clings to the glass throughout the pour.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit—ripe mango and apricot—layered beneath bright grapefruit and mandarin zest. These aromas derive entirely from Citra hops, which impart a clean, floral Edelhopfen character without any herbal or piney undertones. A subtle malt backbone grounds the bouquet without dominating.

◐ Taste

The palate enters juicy and fruit-forward, with mandarin and grapefruit flavors developing immediately. Mid-palate maintains a lively, refreshing quality as the tropical fruit character persists, balanced by a lingering, measured bitterness that builds without harshness. At 6.1% ABV, the beer feels deceptively light and approachable despite its assertive hop presence.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively dry, with the Citra hop bitterness fading gradually into a clean, mouth-cleansing aftertaste. No astringency or metallic notes linger; the beer closes with the same brightness it opened with.