Smash & Grab

◎ Appearance

Smash & Grab presents a bright golden-amber hue characteristic of the New England Double IPA style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, creamy white head that clings persistently to the glass, forming fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the visual structure without aggressive effervescence.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive tropical fruit notes—mango, passionfruit, and stone fruit—layered over bright citrus peel, particularly grapefruit and lemon zest. Beneath these vibrant hop aromatics sits a subtle malty backbone offering biscuit and grain sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is punchy and forward without becoming cloying, balancing generosity with restraint.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, full-bodied malt providing immediate sweetness and body before assertive, resinous bitterness takes hold mid-palate. Tropical and citrus flavors persist throughout, weaving between waves of noble hop bitterness (70 IBU) that builds gradually. The 8% ABV provides warming alcohol notes without harshness, supporting rather than overwhelming the hop-forward character.

◑ Finish

The finish remains dry and extended, with lingering grapefruit bitterness and a faint warming sensation subsiding gradually. Aftertaste carries echoes of tropical fruit and noble hop character into a clean, satisfying conclusion.