Riptide

◎ Appearance

Riptide presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, natural carbonation. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Light transmission reveals the beer's clean, unfiltered character.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, noble hop character—delicate herbal and slightly floral notes that avoid any aggressive sharpness. Beneath this sits a gentle, toasted breadiness from the Malz, suggesting biscuit and mild grain sweetness. The overall impression is restrained and approachable, with no yeast-derived esters competing for attention.

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with a smooth malt base that unfolds as toasted bread and subtle biscuit flavours. The mid-palate remains soft, with noble hop bitterness providing gentle backbone rather than intensity—around 18 IBU translates to a balanced, non-aggressive finish on the tongue. Mineral dryness from the water builds gradually without harshness.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with the biscuity malt character lingering gently while hop bitterness fades quickly. No astringency or sourness; the aftertaste remains dry and refreshing.