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Melbourne Fog

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Melbourne Fog began as a collaboration keg for a bar in Melbourne's city centre and moved into the core range after its release. Half of the grist is oat malt, which gives the beer its dense haze and a soft, rounded body. Double dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Loral and Mosaic, it shows dank, juicy aromas of passionfruit, white grape and citrus with a floral edge. Despite the full hop flavour it stays moderate in strength, and the finish is smooth with only light bitterness.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
juicyhoppycitrusy
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
dank
tropical
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with bright passionfruit and white grape, layered with citrus notes that lean toward lemon and grapefruit zest.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Melbourne Fog

◎ Appearance

A hazy golden-amber body with a pale straw tint, dense and opaque from the oat malt base. The white head is generous and persistent, leaving fine lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the soft, pillowy character of the pour.

hazy goldenpersistent white headoat-driven opacityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright passionfruit and white grape, layered with citrus notes that lean toward lemon and grapefruit zest. A distinct dank, resinous character runs through the profile, balanced by delicate floral undertones—Nelson Sauvin, Loral and Mosaic work in concert here. The aroma is inviting without being aggressive, with soft maltiness providing subtle sweetness in the background.

passionfruit, white grapedank, resinousfloral edgejuicy citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and rounded, the oat malt delivering a creamy body that frames the hop character without heaviness. Tropical and citrus flavors develop through the mid-palate—grapefruit and stone fruit—alongside that earthy, dank quality. Bitterness is restrained and clean, never sharp, allowing the juice and floral notes to linger without fatigue.

creamy bodytropical, citrus-forwardlight bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness fading gently into a dry, slightly floral aftertaste. The hop character persists as a pleasant memory rather than a lingering punch, making this easy to return to.

clean, dryrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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