The hop whisperers at Brisbane’s Range Brewing are at it again with Orchid Thief, an intoxicatingly aromatic IPA crafted to showcase delicate floral tones and lush fruit character. Pouring a vibrant, lightly hazy pale yellow with a fluffy white head, this modern IPA immediately draws you in with a captivating nose of crushed white peach, exotic melon, sweet elderflower, and bright passionfruit. On the palate, a soft, velvety malt base delivers a juicy surge of ripe stone fruit, zesty citrus, and subtle tropical notes. Everything is effortlessly tied together by a gentle, rounded bitterness that keeps the sip clean, crisp, and remarkably refreshing. It’s an elegant, beautifully balanced hop masterpiece that disappears from the glass far too easily.
Style: IPA
Brewery: Range Brewing
Region: Newstead, QLD
ABV: 6.2%
Vol: 440ml