What Our Editors Thought
"Papaya and peppery tropical fruit pith in the aroma strikes a surprisingly subtle pose. Oily mango in the flavor offers a fullness while a slate-like mineral note provides drying structure."
What Our Panel Thought
"Some nice initial diesel notes in the aroma give way to notes of dank pine, tropical passion fruit and hints of white grape. The aroma shows a mix of hop varieties, tending towards earthy, with light fruit background. The sip presents much of the same within a nice, clean malt body. Some baking spice notes as the beer warms. Hop flavors are sweet fruit, cherry and some nectarine. The balance is on point and the finish is clean and crisp with just a hint of lingering bitterness."
What the Brewers Say
"New Zealand pale ale brewed with Troubadour malt and Riwaka, Nelson, and Centennial hops."