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Left Handed Giant NZ Table Beer

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Left Handed Giant's NZ Table Beer carries a full New Zealand hop profile at just 2.8%. A delicate blend of malts forms the base, and NZH-101, Motueka and Nelson Sauvin go in both on the hot side and in a single dry-hop stage. The result is a classic Kiwi profile of pressed grape, ripe melon and zesty lime,, with a clean, crisp finish. The beer is vegan.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcleanfruity
tropical
clean
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes—lime zest and green melon—characteristic of the New Zealand hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Left Handed Giant NZ Table Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and uniform, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. A model of visual balance for a low-gravity beer.

pale goldencrisp carbonationfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and stone fruit notes—lime zest and green melon—characteristic of the New Zealand hop blend. Subtle floral and herbal undertones from NZH-101 and Motueka follow, with a whisper of pressed white grape. The malt base remains softly in the background, adding gentle cereal sweetness without obscuring the hop character.

lime zestripe melonwhite grapefloral hop

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with the New Zealand hop profile asserting itself immediately—stone fruit, citrus, and a touch of herbaceous greenness. The mid-palate reveals a delicate malt sweetness that frames rather than dominates, while moderate bitterness (40 IBU) provides structure without aggression. The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus notes.

citrus forwardmelon and grapemoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with the bitterness fading quickly to leave a zesty lime aftertaste. A model of clarity and refreshment appropriate to the low ABV.

drycitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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About Table Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Table Beer?

Table Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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