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Wave Breaker

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Red-fruit flavours, ripples of tropical fruit and a zesty finish on a golden malt bed. New Zealand blend Superdelic leads, backed by Nectaron, Cascade and Riwaka Hop Kief, an innovative hop extract, at 4.5 % ABV. Wave Breaker continues the brewery's series of globetrotting pale ales, here with an intercontinental twist: US West Coast base, New Zealand hops.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
malty
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and red berry notes from the New Zealand Superdelic hop blend, layered with distinct tropical fruit character—guava and passionfruit—from Nectaron.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wave Breaker

◎ Appearance

Wave Breaker presents a bright golden hue with excellent transparency and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the pour.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and red berry notes from the New Zealand Superdelic hop blend, layered with distinct tropical fruit character—guava and passionfruit—from Nectaron. Subtle citrus notes from Cascade provide balance, while the malt foundation contributes a clean, soft grainy sweetness without astringency.

red fruittropical stone fruitcitrus lift

◐ Taste

On the palate, red and stone fruit flavors dominate the entry, transitioning through a lush tropical middle where peach and mango impressions emerge. The bitterness builds gradually and remains restrained at 35 IBU, offering a zesty, clean bite that refreshes rather than overwhelms, supported by a light, biscuity malt bed.

stone fruittropicalzesty finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering citrus and fruit peel notes that fade into a subtle mineral edge. Moderate length with no harshness, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

drycitrus peelmineral edge
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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