Solstice

◎ Appearance

Solstice presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that settles into a thin collar. Carbonation is visible as steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the glass, creating good adhesion and lacing on the wall.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with zesty grapefruit citrus notes that lead the composition, supported by delicate elderflower florals that evoke a hedgerow character. Beneath these adjuncts lies a soft, clean Malz foundation with a faint grainy sweetness characteristic of a Helles base, and minimal hop presence.

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with grapefruit bitterness and citrus oils developing early without aggression. The mid-palate balances a light, dry Malz character with the floral note of elderflower providing subtle complexity, while low bitterness (12 IBU) allows the fruit and flower to shine. The finish tapers quickly with lingering citrus and a touch of herbal dryness.

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, clean and crisp, with grapefruit and herbal notes fading into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. A gentle astringency from the elderflower adds definition without harshness.