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Santilli if you want bright, citrus-forward restraint,
Vagabund IPA if you want earthy complexity.
Both nail the 6% ABV sweet spot, but Night Shift leans into New England IPA softness while Vagabund plays a more Continental game. At 60 IBU each, neither will bite, but they're aiming at different palates entirely.
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Sweetness
Δ 10
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Tasting notes
Santilli
Santilli tastes like Night Shift figured out how to make an IPA that doesn't announce itself. There's tangerine and grapefruit up front, but they're almost whispered—soft on the palate, no harsh edges. The body is pillowy, almost creamy, and it drinks dangerously easy for 60 IBU. Finishes clean without that lingering resin some IPAs leave.
Vagabund IPA
Vagabund's take is more old-world thoughtful. You get herbal and floral notes before citrus shows up, like they're layering hops differently. There's a minerality underneath that feels almost German, grounded and sturdy. The bitterness is balanced but present—it doesn't hide. Drinks more like a proper IPA than a hop smoothie.
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