Hōne's Red IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-red hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves clear lacing on the glass. The body carries good viscosity without opacity, presenting a polished, inviting appearance characteristic of traditional red ales enhanced by careful attenuation.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warming toffee and caramel malt sweetness, immediately followed by the distinctive dank, resinous character of Rakau and Wakatu hops. Subtle tropical stone fruit and orchard notes—pear and apple—emerge beneath, creating a layered, contemplative bouquet that recalls Christmas spice and dried fruit.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a balanced malt foundation of deep caramel and Christmas pudding spice, carried by clean fermentation. Mid-palate develops a controlled, herbal-piney bitterness from the New Zealand hops that integrates smoothly rather than asserting dominance, while residual malt sweetness holds through. The 60 IBU bittering is well-proportioned to the body, neither aggressive nor receding.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with lasting dank hop resin and fading toffee malt notes, neither sharp nor cloying. A dry, clean exit invites the next sip without fatigue.