Tessaiga

◎ Appearance

Tessaiga presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a resilient white head that clings to the glass. The beer shows lively carbonation throughout, with steady streams of bubbles rising from the base. Fine lacing adheres persistently to the walls as you drink.

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by resinous, tropical hop character—pineapple and mango dominate the foreground, supported by citrus zest and stone fruit notes. A subtle herbal undertone provides frame and structure to the hop profile. Light grain sweetness from the Malz substrate remains well-balanced and does not overwhelm the aromatic intensity.

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, the Vermont yeast softening what could be an aggressive bittering unit. The mid-palate expands with tropical fruit flavors—mango and papaya—alongside bright lemon and grapefruit notes. The 100 IBU manifests not as sharp bite but as a sustained, drying bitterness that frames the fruity character without dominating it.

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and dry, with lingering tropical and citrus notes receding gradually into a pleasant herbal and slightly resinous aftertaste. Bitterness persists cleanly without astringency, leaving a refreshing drying sensation on the palate.