RIFF No. 3

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, clean gold with excellent clarity. The head is dense and persistent, laying down fine lacing on the glass as it settles. Carbonation is lively and evenly distributed throughout.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sharp lime zest and candied citrus notes, immediately recognizable as the signature of Motueka and Mosaic hops working in concert. Juicy stone fruit and subtle mango undertones emerge on closer inspection, with a light berry character rounding out the aromatic profile. There is no resinous edge—the hop expression remains distinctly fresh and bright.

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and juicy, with citrus leading the charge before mango and soft stone fruit fill the mid-palate. The bitterness arrives with restraint—moderate and well-integrated rather than assertive—allowing the hop-derived fruit flavors to remain the focal point. Body is light and refreshing despite the 6.5% ABV, keeping the beer feeling nimble and approachable.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and aromatic, trailing off with lingering citrus and a whisper of stone fruit. No harsh resin or dry astringency lingers—instead, a bright hop character fades gracefully.

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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