Chronic

◎ Appearance

Chronic presents a hazy golden-amber body with a soft, fine-grained head that dissipates gradually. The cloudiness comes from the yeast and wheat adjuncts, creating an opaque, inviting pour. Carbonation is moderate, with consistent small bubbles rising through the suspension.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical stone fruit—distinct grapefruit and pineapple notes cut through, layered with juicy peach from the Peacharine hop. A honeyed sweetness sits beneath, supported by gentle bready grain character and a whisper of floral, herbal complexity from the Nelson, Motueka, and supporting hop blend.

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and juicy, with pronounced stone fruit and citrus flavors leading into a rounded mid-palate sweetness—honey and sponge cake notes emerge naturally from the grain bill. The double IPA's bittering structure arrives steadily but never dominates, integrating 80 IBU in a measured way that complements rather than overshadows the fruity, candy-like body. Oats and wheat lend a silky, almost creamy texture.

◑ Finish

The finish holds medium length, fading gradually from sweetness into a dry, herbal-citrus bitterness. A lingering peach and grapefruit dryness persists on the palate, with no sharp edges.