Double Dry Hopped Vicinity

◎ Appearance

Vicinity presents a glowing honey-yellow hue with a thick, creamy head that sits atop a notably hazy body. The dense, sustained foam announces the double dry hop treatment from the first glance, while fine carbonation provides gentle movement throughout the glass. Clarity remains deliberately obscured by suspended hop particulates and yeast, characteristic of the style.

◌ Aroma

The nose explodes with saturated tropical fruit—mango nectar, pineapple sorbet, and honeydew melon dominate the front, backed by bright citrus peel and orange zest. The aromatic intensity speaks to aggressive dry hopping without becoming sharp or austere. Beneath lies a subtle honeyed sweetness from the Malz, allowing the hop expression to breathe rather than overwhelm.

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and velvety, a textural surprise against the aromatic power. Tropical fruit and citrus carry through the mid-palate with elegant restraint, allowing complexity to unfold rather than assault the tongue. Bitterness arrives only toward the swallow, mild and integrated, permitting the fruit-forward character to remain central throughout.

◑ Finish

The finish fades gently and dry, with residual citrus and a whisper of honey lingering for several seconds. No harsh bite or aggressive astringency—instead, a clean, fruit-tinged aftertaste that invites the next sip.

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

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