Ghost Hawk Brewing Company Apex Predator IPA

“A cornucopia of ripe apricot, melon, pineapple, peach on the nose. Strawberry, melon, hints of kiwi all blend into a pleasant sweetness tempered by a calming bitterness. Medium finish fades slowly.”

“The nose relies on simple orange hops buoyed by some bread crust malt. The flavor elevates the citrus, gilding it with a dusting of peppery spice before sliding into a clean, bitter finish. The simplicity doesn’t quite rise to elegance, but it’s very pleasant.”

**Aroma:** “Big hoppy aroma, perhaps American hops with a touch of pine and light earthiness. As it warms, less hops and more lemon fruitiness. Juicy tangerine, passion fruit, and white grape from esters and hops.” **Flavor:** “Fruit-forward from a mix of esters and hops. Slightly tart throughout with light bready malt sweetness up front and in the finish. Finish moderately dry with a bit of aspirin-like bitterness from yeast bite. The fruitiness is the star of the show.” **Overall:** “Hops are featured in this beer with the fruity, lemon notes in the background. Spicy and light earthy notes cover up the esters. May be a bit young—some sulfur in the aroma and yeast bite in the flavor. Phenols are very low, but a nice juicy saison with tropical fruitiness that shines through the flavor. Very drinkable—a very good beer.”