Wilderness IPA

Wilderness IPA commits hard to its name — this is a beer that wants you to feel like you’re somewhere vast and wild rather than sitting in a supermarket aisle looking at cans. The IPA style lends itself well to that kind of romantic branding: the hop-forward, bitter character has always suggested something untamed and assertive. Whether the beer lives up to the name is the real question, and the answer is broadly yes.

Tasting Notes

Wilderness IPA pours a clear golden amber with a white head. The nose is resinous and aromatic — pine and citrus leading, with some tropical fruit underneath and a clean hop freshness. On the palate it’s assertively bitter: resinous pine and citrus hop character throughout, with a firm malt backbone keeping it grounded, and a long, dry, resinous finish that lingers. It’s a robust, characterful IPA that earns its wilderness credentials through sheer hop intensity.

Verdict

Serve cold and drink it if you like your IPAs with genuine resinous character. Wilderness IPA is not for the faint of heart or the hop-averse, but for anyone who appreciates a properly bitter, characterful IPA it’s a very satisfying drink. Pairs well with strong flavours — spicy food, aged cheese, grilled meats. A rugged, honest IPA that does what it says.