Wild Boy Cold IPA

◎ Appearance

Wild Boy presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The white head builds steadily and maintains good retention, leaving fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The visual character reflects the crisp, clean fermentation approach typical of the Cold IPA style.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh pine resin and herbaceous hop character from Simcoe, complemented by the bright citrus notes of Citra and the stone fruit complexity of Mosaic. Cold fermentation keeps the profile clean and aromatic, with minimal yeast-derived esters. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, free from oxidation or stale grain notes.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with balanced bitterness that arrives cleanly on the palate. The hop trio delivers layered flavor: piney backbone, tangy citrus bite, and subtle herbal depth. At 6% ABV the beer drinks lighter than expected, with restrained malt sweetness that supports rather than competes with the hop character. The 55 IBUs integrate smoothly rather than asserting harshly.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with pine and grapefruit notes persisting through the aftertaste. Carbonation contributes to a clean, refreshing exit without astringency.