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Arbor Motueka GF

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Motueka GF is the brewery's second gluten-free single-hop pale ale, built around the New Zealand variety that gives it its name. Arbor describes bold tropical fruit flavours and aromas; in the glass that means lime and lemon zest first, followed by a soft tropical note and a hint of fresh herbs and pine. The malt base is pale and light, the body slim, the finish dry with a moderate bitterness. It is brewed with barley and oats, left unfiltered, and is vegan.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous 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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
piney
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lime and lemon zest cut through immediately, followed by a soft tropical undercurrent of stone fruit and coconut.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Arbor Motueka GF

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a fine, delicate head that leaves soft lacing down the glass. The unfiltered character shows a light haze, suggesting natural cloudiness from suspension of yeast and grain matter. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a gentle, creamy presentation.

pale goldenunfiltered hazesoft lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lime and lemon zest cut through immediately, followed by a soft tropical undercurrent of stone fruit and coconut. A subtle herbaceous note and whisper of pine complete the composition, reflecting the Motueka hop's distinctive aromatic profile. The pale, understated malt base allows the hops to dominate without any grainy or bready undertones.

lime and lemon zestsoft tropicalfresh herbs and pine

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and light, with the citrus character translating smoothly to the palate. Mid-palate reveals the tropical and herbal complexity, balanced against a slim, unobtrusive malt body. The finish carries a moderate, dry bitterness that feels appropriate to the 35 IBU level, neither aggressive nor lingering excessively.

crisp citrustropical herbsdry moderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the bitterness fading to leave a lingering citrus and herbal impression. No sweetness intrudes; the palate closes refreshingly, inviting the next sip.

dryherbal citrus lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
78
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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About Pale Ale

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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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