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◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with a soft haze characteristic of the New England IPA style. The beer presents a fine, pillowy head that settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing retention. Carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated, contributing to the approachable, sessionable character despite the elevated alcohol.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—passionfruit and stone fruit notes from Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe Cryo. Bright citrus zest and herbal, grassy undertones follow, layered with subtle white pepper and a faint floral quality. The Hybrid Pomona yeast adds gentle stone-fruit esters without dominating the hop-forward expression.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical and citrus flavors developing across the mid-palate. The beer maintains excellent balance; mild bitterness (10 IBU) sits well in the background, never sharp or astringent. Flaked oats and wheat Malz contribute body and a soft mouthfeel, while acid malt provides subtle tartness that heightens freshness without dominating.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading smoothly from the tropical-citrus notes into a dry, grassy fade. A pleasant warmth emerges from the 8% ABV, lingering as the hops dissipate into memory.