HOPTOGRAPHER

Discipline: Hazy IPA
Known For: Hopsmithing
Hops: Strata, Riwaka, Citra
Origin: Brewfall (Capital City of Fermenta)

LORE: The Hoptographer was one of the original founders of the Wizards’ Order and the Brewmage’s closest collaborator from the very beginning. While the Brewmage focused on the Gate itself, the Hoptographer focused on what it revealed.

He mapped the lands surrounding the Gate… tracking hop forests, citrus groves, and the subtle changes that happened as its influence spread. Over time, he built an unmatched understanding of how place, season, and proximity shaped hop character and aroma.

When the Brewmage traveled through the Gate into other realms, the Hoptographer went with him. He documented what they found, compared it to Fermenta, and began connecting patterns others missed.

Using years of observation and detailed notes, the Hoptographer distilled that knowledge into a single expression—one hoppy, expressive IPA built on precision rather than excess. This beer is layered, aromatic, and intentional, designed to showcase hops at their peak without overwhelming the palate.

Much of what the Wizards’ Order understands about hops comes from his records.

This beer is his contribution. Bright aromas of yellow peach and pink grapefruit. A balanced body and soft bitterness lead way to big flavors of orange zest, stone fruit and a hint of strawberry.