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Killer Kiwi

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Juicy tropical fruit leads, with classic grape and passion fruit underneath and a little zesty lime on top. The hop bill is all New Zealand: a special lot of Nelson Sauvin from MacHops and Nectaron up front, backed by Riwaka and Motueka, all hand-picked by the brewers themselves. A pale ale at 5.2 % that puts Kiwi hops at the centre of the glass.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with juicy tropical stone fruit—ripe stone fruit and passion fruit notes lead, followed by a distinctive grapey undertone from the Nelson Sauvin.
also:clean,malty
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Killer Kiwi

◎ Appearance

Killer Kiwi presents a pale golden hue with bright transparency and a fine white head that settles to a delicate ring. The beer shows excellent carbonation with a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the glass. Schaumhaftung is moderate, with a thin, persistent lace clinging to the sides.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with juicy tropical stone fruit—ripe stone fruit and passion fruit notes lead, followed by a distinctive grapey undertone from the Nelson Sauvin. A zesty lime accent cuts through, while Riwaka and Motueka contribute subtle herbal and floral layers beneath. The overall impression is clean and fruit-forward, with no oxidation or off-notes.

passion fruitstone fruitzesty citrusNelson Sauvin character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright tropical fruit and a clean malt backbone that remains understated, allowing the New Zealand Edelhopfen to dominate. Mid-palate develops grapey and lime notes in harmony, with moderate bitterness (35 IBU) providing structure without harshness. The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus and herbal notes from Riwaka and Motueka.

fruit-forwardmoderate bitternesscrisp drynessherbal finish

◑ Finish

The beer finishes clean and refreshing with a medium length. Lingering tropical and lime notes fade gradually, leaving a pleasant herbal and slightly bitter aftertaste.

medium finishlingering lime
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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.

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