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Grand Finale

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Grand Finale is the closing beer of a three-part series around Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe that also includes Opening Theme and Harmonic Tension. This hazy double IPA is double-centrifuged and dry-hopped at more than twice the rate of the other two recipes, for a rich and decadent result at 8.0%. Seville orange, Alphonso mango and ripe melon lead, carried by selected hop lots and two New Zealand crops of Nelson Sauvin.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
tropical
juicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—prominent Seville orange zest and subtle grapefruit—layered with stone fruit, particularly ripe Alphonso mango.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grand Finale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a hazy, opaque quality throughout the glass. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation is evident in the body, creating a lively visual presence despite the turbidity characteristic of the style.

pale goldenhazydense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—prominent Seville orange zest and subtle grapefruit—layered with stone fruit, particularly ripe Alphonso mango. Nelson Sauvin from two New Zealand harvests brings herbal and white wine-like complexity. Beneath lies a soft, clean malt base that allows the hop character to shine without obstruction.

Seville orangeripe mangowhite wine notescitrus zest

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a rich, full-bodied entry with pronounced tropical stone fruit and melon, followed by a sustained bitter edge at moderate intensity. The double dry-hopping regime creates a layered hop profile where Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe interweave with genuine complexity. Malt sweetness remains restrained, allowing the hop expression to dominate without becoming harsh.

tropical stone fruitmelonmoderate bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

A dry, lingering finish with persistent citrus and herbal notes that gradually fade over several minutes. Bitterness holds firm without becoming astringent, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal persistence
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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