Clear the Vault

◎ Aussehen

Clear and bright pale gold with excellent transparency and fine carbonation evident throughout. A dense, creamy white head forms on the pour with good retention and lacing along the glass. The clarity and liveliness reflect a well-executed West Coast IPA in the classic Thornbridge tradition.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—fresh orange zest and grapefruit pith—from the experimental HBC522 hop, layered with woody pine undertones. Tropical stone fruit and subtle passionfruit notes emerge from Strata, adding complexity and brightness. A clean, lightly herbaceous background supports the bold hop character without aggressive floral or resinous edges.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is crisp and balanced, with citrus bite meeting gentle stone fruit sweetness on the midpalate. The bitterness is measured at 60 IBU—present and dry but not harsh, allowing the tropical and citrus hop flavors to remain in focus. A light, clean maltz backbone provides structure without heaviness, emphasizing the hop-forward character throughout.

◑ Abgang

The finish is dry and relatively short, with lingering citrus and pine notes fading cleanly. No astringency or harsh resin lingers; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.