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Oinologia

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Clean, clear and tight, Chinese green-tea-like qualities sit on top of orange pith, limoncello and vibrant green melon flesh. Oinologia is the second in a new series exploring beyond the new normal, after Polymorphism: not quite one style or a hybrid, but an experiment in unknown territory, at 7.5%.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanfruity
citrusy
clean
fruity
herbal
spicy
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with green tea–like herbal notes and bright citrus—orange pith and limoncello dominate the mid-range.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oinologia

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The head forms with fine, delicate bubbles that maintain a thin collar of lacing around the glass. Carbonation is visibly active and persistent, lending a crisp, almost champagne-like visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with green tea–like herbal notes and bright citrus—orange pith and limoncello dominate the mid-range. Below sits a subtle white melon character and a whisper of yeast autolysis. The overall impression is clean and refined, with no harsh phenolic or solvent edges.

green teacitrus pithherbalmelon fleshclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with vibrant citrus and green melon immediately engaging the palate. Mid-palate develops a light herbal spice and a lean, dry malt backbone that avoids heaviness. Bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the fruit and tea-like qualities to lead while contributing a gentle, balancing grip toward the finish.

citrus-forwardherbal spicedry maltrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and herbal notes fading gradually. A faint mineral quality and the gentlest suggestion of green tea remain on the palate, encouraging another sip.

dryherbal lingeringmineral edge
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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