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Depth Perception

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Dank, resinous and bitter, with rich malts behind the hops and a full body: Depth Perception is a double IPA with three bittering hops (CTZ, Chinook, Crystal) and three dry hops (CTZ, Centennial, Simcoe). 9.1% ABV, 75 IBU. Its tagline reads "Beer in the Glass May be Closer than it Appears", and the label plays with optical illusion in a psychedelic, Grateful Dead spirit.

ABV
9.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter75 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinousdankhoppy
resinous
dank
hoppy
malty
piney
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bold resinous and piney hop character from the CTZ, Centennial, and Simcoe dry hop blend, layered with herbal and citrus undertones.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Depth Perception

◎ Appearance

Depth Perception presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine, steady bubbles that support strong lacing throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclear, brightpersistent headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold resinous and piney hop character from the CTZ, Centennial, and Simcoe dry hop blend, layered with herbal and citrus undertones. Behind the assertive hop profile sits a solid malt foundation that provides subtle caramel sweetness and depth, preventing the beer from becoming one-dimensional.

resinous, pineyherbal citrusdankmalt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and generous, with a firm hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate without overwhelming the underlying malt structure. Stone fruit and citrus notes weave between layers of resin and pine, while the 9.1% ABV adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the complexity rather than asserting itself aggressively.

bitter, resinousfull-bodiedstone fruit, citruswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness and pine resin persisting well into the aftertaste. A gentle malty sweetness traces through the final seconds before fading cleanly.

dry, persistentresinous
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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