Juicy Lucy

◎ Appearance

Juicy Lucy presents a pale straw-gold body beneath a fine white head with delicate, persistent lacing. The beer exhibits the characteristic haze of the New England style, created by the interplay of wheat, flaked barley, and oats in suspension. Carbonation is moderate and refined, supporting a creamy mouthfeel without aggressive prickling.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—orange peel and sweet tangerine dominate, backed by stone fruit and melon notes from the Mosaic, Citra, and Nectaron hop blend. Underlying the fruit sits a soft, wheaten grain character with hints of fresh-baked bread. The New England yeast contributes a clean fermentation profile that allows the tropical fruit aromatics to remain in full focus.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a juicy, fruity sweetness that echoes the aromatic promise—tangerine, peach, and subtle mango flow across the tongue without cloying. Mid-palate reveals the soft malt foundation of wheat and oats, offering a natural sweetness and velvety body. Bitterness remains intentionally restrained at 15 IBU, providing balance rather than assertiveness; hop character expresses itself through flavor layering rather than sharp bite.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, allowing fruit notes to linger without astringency. A pleasant warming from the modest 5.5% ABV fades gently, leaving behind a memory of citrus zest and soft grain.