Dead wax is the stretch of vinyl between the last song and the label. No music, just the needle riding it out. It’s also where engineers etch their little secrets into the record, which is fitting, because there’s a whole lot of Vic Secret in here.

We start with pilsner malt and Vermont-grown flaked wheat for a soft, easy base, then dry hop it generously with Vic Secret and Sultana. The aroma is big citrus and tropical fruit. The sip is tangerine and ripe pineapple, sliding into a creamy, creamsicle finish that’s smoother than an IPA usually gets away with.

The first time we tasted it, our full review was “damn, this is yummy.” We’ve poured a lot of it since 2019 and still haven’t come up with a better one.