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Santilli if you want bright, punchy citrus that doesn't overstay its welcome,
Vagabund IPA if you want something earthier with a drier finish.
Both sit at that perfect 6% sweet spot—sessionable but with real hop character. The difference isn't about boldness; it's about direction. Santilli leans American-classic; Vagabund feels like it's playing with Old World restraint.
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Tasting notes
Santilli
Santilli hits you with grapefruit and a snap of pine that feels immediate and clean. There's almost a green tea quality underneath—bright but not harsh. The malt backbone is lean, which lets the hops do their talking without any residual sweetness getting in the way. It's the kind of IPA that tastes like it was designed to disappear.
Vagabund IPA
Vagabund IPA has more texture to it—a subtle breadiness that grounds the hop character in something almost grainy. The bitterness is drier and lingers longer on the finish, with herbal and resinous notes instead of citrus. It's more contemplative. You feel the 60 IBUs more here because they're not softened by malt sweetness.
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