Boat Shoes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, created by suspended yeast and hop particles. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls. Bright carbonation is evident from the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the turbid body.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lime zest and fresh grapefruit pith—layered beneath a distinct tropical character of mango and passion fruit. The five-hop blend (Crystal, Simcoe, HBC 586, Citra, Mosaic) creates a complex, fruit-forward aromatics that shifts between bright citric intensity and deeper stone-fruit undertones, with subtle herbaceous whispers in the background.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy, fruit-saturated character—orange juice and stone fruit—followed by a medium bitterness that integrates cleanly rather than dominates. The mouthfeel is creamy and full, with the 7.2% ABV remaining well-concealed beneath the generous hop and fruit expression. A faint saline quality emerges mid-palate, adding subtle minerality and coastal intrigue.

◑ Finish

The finish lingers for a moderate length with lingering tropical and citrus notes gradually fading into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. No harsh bitterness or astringency persists; the beer concludes refreshing and clean.