Westcoast

◎ Appearance

A clear, luminous orange-to-golden-red body, achieved through specially roasted malt and rosehip skins. The head forms with moderate density and displays good schaumhaftung, leaving fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, producing a softly effervescent visual presence.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warmth from caramelized malt and subtle roasted undertones, layered beneath a distinctive herbal-floral character from the marram grass and rosehip skins. Noble hops contribute a restrained spiciness and a faint citrus whisper, while the overall impression remains fresh and coastal rather than aggressively aromatic. There is a gentle sweetness present, suggesting the rosehip's fruity contribution.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty sweetness and caramel note that gives way to a balanced bitterness from the Edelhopfen and the herbal complexity of marram grass. Mid-palate reveals fruity depth and a crisp, clean mineral quality. The bitterness is moderate and refined (28 IBU), never harsh, allowing the roasted and malty foundations to anchor the beer without obscuring the delicate local botanicals.

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness and herbal notes persisting gently on the palate. A subtle sweet recall of rosehip fades into a smooth, slightly mineral aftertaste that invites another sip.