Afternoon Delight – Green Tea IPA

Afternoon Delight is a fresh tropical IPA with a subtle green tea twist – fruity, smooth and easier-drinking than it sounds.

It pours light yellow with a soft, wispy haze and a bright white head, sitting closer to pale green tea than deep gold. Aromas of passionfruit, pineapple, grapefruit and soft citrus lead from the glass, with a gentle herbal note sitting underneath. The green tea is subtle rather than dominant, adding a light, clean edge without turning the beer into a novelty.

On the palate, juicy tropical hops take the lead. Passionfruit, pineapple and grapefruit zest roll through first, supported by soft citrus, stone fruit and a rounded, pillowy body. Mosaic LupoMax, El Dorado, Galaxy and Beedleup bring the tropical lift, while cold-brewed sencha green tea adds mild nuttiness, gentle herbal character and a clean tea-like dryness through the finish. At 6.2% and 50 IBU, it drinks like a proper IPA – balanced, aromatic and refreshing without becoming harsh.

Brewed with cold-brewed sencha green tea and fermented with Mogwai Labs' Hazy State of Mind yeast, this IPA was built around softness, fruit and freshness. A pale malt base with wheat and flaked grains gives it a smooth, pillowy body, while the green tea adds complexity without taking over.