Y-Not IPA

◎ Aussehen

Y-Not IPA displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous character. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation that maintains a delicate Schaumkleiden around the glass. The beer presents a clean, transparent appearance typical of well-executed session IPAs.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith predominate—followed by tropical fruit suggestions of pineapple and passionfruit. Clean Edelhopfen character drives the aromatics, with minimal malt presence and no yeast-derived cloudiness. The bouquet is crisp and inviting, true to the IPA framework.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is light and clean, with citrus hop flavors immediately apparent on the palate. Mid-palate develops hoppy bitterness—sustained at 60 IBU—balanced against a lean malt base that provides minimal sweetness. The body remains medium-low and refreshing, allowing hop character to remain the focal point throughout the tasting.

◑ Abgang

Finish is dry and hoppy, with lingering bitterness that fades cleanly over several seconds. The aftertaste leaves citrus and subtle herbal notes without cloying or persisting heavily.