F5 IPA

F5 hits you with grapefruit and pine right away, no apologies. There's a crisp, almost tea-like dryness on the finish that keeps you coming back for another sip. It's not heavy—the body is lean—which lets those hop oils do all the talking. This is a beer that doesn't try to be anything other than what it is: a straightforward, bright IPA that tastes like someone actually cared about the hop selection.

Westbrook IPA

Westbrook's IPA is smoother, more nuanced. The citrus is there but it's blended in with some subtle stone fruit notes, and there's a bit of malt sweetness that rounds out the whole thing. The finish is clean but not aggressive—it's more of a fade than a snap. This one's easier to drink multiple of without getting fatigued, which isn't a knock; it's intentional design.