Kodiak Island Snowshoe Session IPA

◎ Aussehen

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible as a steady stream of bubbles. The head forms quickly and maintains solid retention with delicate lacing that clings to the glass walls. Light body and brightness suggest a well-attenuated fermentation.

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and orange zest emerging from the Simcoe dry-hop charge. Beneath the citrus lies a floral character with subtle herbal undertones and a faint white pepper spice. Minimal malt presence allows the hop aromatics to shine without obstruction.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is crisp and clean with immediate hop bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The 69 IBU load is aggressive for the 5% ABV, creating an assertive, dry character with lingering orange and citrus flavors that coat the tongue. Underlying malt support is restrained, allowing hop character to remain the focal point.

◑ Abgang

The finish is notably dry and crisp, with a lingering hoppy bitterness that extends well into the aftertaste. Citrus notes fade gradually, leaving behind a pleasantly bitter, resinous impression.

Gut gekühlt servieren. Session IPAs sind am besten kalt — der niedrigere Alkohol bedeutet weniger Wärme zur Balance der Hopfen.

Die geschwungene Form konzentriert Hopfenaromen und hält den Schaum. Unverzichtbar für aromatische Ales und IPAs, bei denen die Nase die halbe Erfahrung ist.