Defrosting

◎ Appearance

A bright, clear pale golden hue characteristic of the style, achieved through the use of flaked maize in the grist. The beer displays excellent clarity with fine carbonation evident throughout. A white, voluminous head forms quickly and clings to the glass with notable persistence, leaving distinct lacing on the walls.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive American hop character: prominent piney and citrus notes mingle with subtle herbal undertones. The lager yeast fermentation imparts a clean, crisp quality that allows the hops to shine without the esters typical of ale yeasts. Beneath lies a soft, barely perceptible malt sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile without competing.

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with the hop bitterness (60 IBU) establishing itself immediately and building through the mid-palate. Piney and citrus flavours develop fully across the tongue, supported by the maize adjunct which contributes subtle corn sweetness and a smooth mouthfeel. The finish arrives bone-dry with lingering hop bite, the lager yeast fermentation preserving clarity and preventing any muddiness.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists long and dry, dominated by resinous hop bitterness with traces of pine and citrus oil. The crisp, clean lager character lingers without any sweetness to soften the drying sensation.