 | Paniza Brewing’s Orion is a celestial navigation tool for your palate. This West Coast IPA crackles with the sharp, unapologetic brilliance that mirrors its namesake constellation. Pour it into a glass, and watch the liquid gleam like molten amber, clear as a winter night sky. The aroma? A fistful of freshly zested grapefruit, pine needles snapped straight from the tree, and a flicker of wild sage. The scent of a frost-kissed forest daring you to take the first sip. When you do, brace yourself. Orion West Coast IPA hits like a meteor shower. Upfront, it’s all bright citrus – think grapefruit pith and lemon rind – balanced by a resinous pine bitterness that clings to your tongue like stardust. The malt backbone isn’t here to coddle you; it’s a lean, clean scaffold of toasted bread crust and cracker designed to let the hops blaze. Mid-palate, a whisper of dank earthiness creeps in, reminiscent of a fog rolling over coastal cliffs. But the finish? That’s where the magic crystallizes. It has the perfect body, and unrelenting, it leaves a thirst-quenching snap that’ll have you reaching for another gulp before the glass is empty. |
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Pair it with grilled carne asada tacos – the charred edges play off the beer’s citrus punch – or salty Parmigiano-Reggiano crisps to amplify its earthy undertones. For the brave, try it alongside spicy ginger-glazed wings; Orion West Coast IPA’s bitterness will duel the heat into submission.
Universe Reference
Now, about that name: The Orion constellation dominates winter skies, a cosmic hunter armed with a belt of three guiding stars. Just as Orion’s Belt points wanderers to Sirius or Aldebaran, this West Coast IPA is a compass for hop purists – a reminder that the old ways sometimes shine brightest. Paniza didn’t craft a beer; they bottled a landmark. One sip, and you’ll know exactly where you are.