“An extra hoppy, extra malty golden beauty. This American style IPA is aggressively hopped and bursting with flavours of pine and ripe citrus, loaded with mounds of hops and balanced with a blend of 4 different malts. This extra hoppy, crispy brew is hugely refreshing, and will always deliver no matter when you choose to drink it.”

Glassware: IPA.

Appearance: Bright golden pour and a big three finger head forming on top. Excellent retention and lots of thick blotchy lacing on the glass as we go.

Aroma: It’s not doing anything overly fancy but what it has in spades is refinement and a certain sense of polish. Distinctly old school Yakima hops bursting with pine, sappy resins, citrus, light florals and fresh herbs are nicely balanced by a semi sweet honey malt profile. Very delicate hints of caramel, musk, cedar and orange blossom also coming through. Lovely stuff.

Flavour: It follows on from the nose with seemingly lackluster characteristics but in actual fact it couldn’t be further from the truth. It just has a very refined and peeled back nature which displays exquisitely balanced piney and resinous hops over semi sweet biscuity malts. There’s a flutter of citrus, florals and fruit salad as it finishes nice and crisp with good duration.

Mouthfeel: Crisp, clean and effortless. Co2 is spot on. Moderately bodied and the 5.8% ABV is nicely positioned.

Overall: We now totally understand why they call this the “House IPA”. The session-ability is through the roof, it’s impeccably balanced and faultless really. It’s an impressive way to kick off proceedings with this new Victorian brewery.