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Kiwi Party

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Kiwi Party is a top-fermented IPA brewed with German malts, an English yeast strain and New Zealand hops only, selected by the brewery each year: Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka. It is golden and juicy, with a delicate bitterness. Tropical fruit, mandarin and gooseberry are pronounced.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and citrus notes—mandarin and gooseberry dominate—backed by the characteristic herbaceous and slightly grassy character of Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Riwaka.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kiwi Party

◎ Appearance

Kiwi Party presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass, with good foam retention and delicate lacing around the rim.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and citrus notes—mandarin and gooseberry dominate—backed by the characteristic herbaceous and slightly grassy character of Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, and Riwaka. Subtle German malt undertones provide a soft, neutral foundation without sweetness, allowing the New Zealand hop profile to take center stage.

mandaringooseberrytropical stone fruitherbal hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and clean with immediate tropical fruit flavors—stone fruit and citrus zest—that evolve through the mid-palate. Bitterness arrives as a delicate, refined presence rather than a sharp punch, balancing the fruit without overwhelming it. The mouthfeel is crisp and medium-bodied, finishing dry.

juicy tropicaldelicate bitternesscitrus zestclean dry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively brief, with lingering mandarin and subtle herbal notes from the hop selection fading cleanly. A gentle dryness persists without astringency.

crisp dryherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, juicy, fruity character as Kiwi Party will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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