Upstream Tangerine

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. A dense white head forms on the pour and maintains a thin collar with modest lacing on the glass walls. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-executed American pale ale.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus notes from the tangerine purée and sweet orange peel, layered with typical American noble hop character. Beneath the fruit, gentle malt backbone provides a subtle caramel sweetness without overwhelming the dominant citrus profile. The aromatics are clean and crisp, with no off-notes or oxidation.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with moderate body and balanced sweetness from the fruit additions. Mid-palate reveals a soft malt foundation with gentle bittering from 38 IBU creating structure rather than aggressive hop bite. The tangerine and orange notes persist throughout, finishing with a pleasant interplay between citrus sweetness and restrained hop bitterness that carries into the aftertaste.

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering tangerine and orange character alongside a gentle hoppy dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without harsh bitterness.