Kaapse Karel

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. Bright carbonation visible as a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual character typical of well-crafted session IPAs.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant passion fruit and grapefruit notes, backed by a subtle grassy hay character and bright citrus undertones. American hops Citra and Mosaic work in concert to deliver a fruity, tropical-leaning profile without overwhelming the senses. Clean fermentation allows the dry-hop character to shine through without any yeasty or solvent-like aromas.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean with immediate fruit-forward character from the hops. The mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness at 40 IBU that complements rather than dominates, allowing the citrus and tropical fruit complexity to remain prominent. The gluten-free brewing does not detract from malt structure; a light, dry body carries the flavours smoothly across the palate.

◑ Finish

The finish transitions to a gently bitter, lingering aftertaste with a final wave of citrus brightness. Clean and refreshing conclusion with no harsh edges or astringency.