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A hoppy blonde ale brewed with Citra hops and grapefruit peel, bringing a bright citrus character to a sunny, clean malt base. The Belgian yeast works quietly here—no loud esters, just a light honeyed undertone that lets the grapefruit take the lead. The finish is dry and crisp, with enough carbonation to make this a natural aperitif. Rainshine reads as a daytime ale, the kind that cuts through a warm afternoon and lifts the mood whatever the weather outside. Serve cool, around five degrees, in a standard pilsner glass.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
honey
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh citrus notes—grapefruit pith and zesty Citra hop character lead immediately.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rainshine

◎ Appearance

Rainshine presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a pale straw luminosity. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, delicate lacing that adheres cleanly to the glass. Carbonation is visibly brisk, with a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the clear body.

golden-yellowbright clarityfine head lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh citrus notes—grapefruit pith and zesty Citra hop character lead immediately. Beneath this sits a subtle honeyed sweetness from the Belgian yeast, adding a gentle floral undertone without any sharp ester intensity. Clean malt provides a soft, pale backdrop that never overwhelms the aromatic profile.

grapefruit peelCitra hophoney floralclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with the grapefruit and citrus notes transitioning seamlessly from nose to mouth. Hop bitterness is present and assertive but never harsh, providing structure without aggression. A light, honeyed sweetness emerges mid-palate before drying further, while the clean malt foundation remains understated, allowing the citrus character to remain the focal point throughout.

dry, citrus-forwardassertive hop bitelight honey sweetnessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is bone-dry and crisp, with the grapefruit peel lingering on the palate. A bracing bitterness fades cleanly without residual sweetness or heaviness, leaving the mouth refreshed and eager for another sip.

drycrisp citrusclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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