Range Brewing Factory Settings

The Range crew rate this as one of their favourite DDH IPAs, and for a brewery that makes as many as they do, that’s saying something.

Factory Settings has a hop bill that boasts Mosaic LUPOMAX, Simcoe, and Cashmere Cryo, yet it’s Aussie darling Galaxy that shines through the most clearly. Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale put Galaxy hops on the world stage more than a decade ago, but among all the evolutions the beer industry has seen in that time, it’s still The Little Hop That Could; its vibrant passionfruit and citrus stand front and centre and are perfect for this hazy juice, with Mosaic taking a strong second, bringing stonefruit, mango, and orange. There’s also the slight sharpness of pineapple juice here, but it’s smoothed out by the softness and sweetness that surround it.

Mick Wust