ISM Brewing went all in on one hop for Immutable Dawn, a West Coast IPA loaded with all the Simcoes, T90, Cryo, and 702, plus a dash of Strata for good measure.
Appearance
Immutable Dawn pours a light gold hue topped with an airy, stark white head.
Aroma
A popsicle nose leads the way, and the brewer’s own description nails it perfectly, Triple Sec and Red Otter Pop character combined with a touch of citrus peel.
Tasting Notes
That menage trois of Simcoe hops produces notes of grapefruit peel and resinous pine, with a punch of bitterness rounding out an overall clean mouthfeel.
Mouthfeel & Drinkability
The clean mouthfeel keeps this one leaving you wanting to return for that next sip, letting the popsicle and citrus peel character shine through the bitterness.
Food Pairings
The grapefruit peel and resinous pine character make this a great match for bright, savory dishes. Try it with:
- Grapefruit and avocado salad, a direct echo of the beer’s citrus peel notes.
- Rosemary roasted chicken, complementing the beer’s piney backbone.
- Grilled sausages with mustard, the resinous pine character stands up to the richness.
- Sharp aged cheddar, a classic pairing for a hop forward IPA.
Final Notes
Immutable Dawn is a Simcoe showcase from ISM Brewing that earns its 4.4/5 by turning one hop variety into a popsicle flavored, citrus forward West Coast IPA.
Let us know if you’ve had this one and what you thought.
