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South Coast Crisp

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The plainest beer in the range, and deliberately so. Pale malt and Motueka hops make up the whole recipe, which leaves the beer light gold and the aroma gentle: soft grain, a hint of bread sweetness and a citrus lift from the hop. The palate is clean and dry, with a thin thread of lemon running through it and very little bitterness, and the finish is short and brisk.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleancitrusymalty
clean
citrusy
malty
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with soft grain sweetness and a gentle bread character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for South Coast Crisp

◎ Appearance

Light gold colour with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A modest white head forms initially, displaying good adhesion to the glass as it settles. Fine carbonation gives the beer a delicate, effervescent quality throughout.

light goldclearfine carbonationclean head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with soft grain sweetness and a gentle bread character. Motueka hops contribute a distinctive citrus lift—lemon zest and subtle herbal notes—without any aggressive intensity. The overall impression is one of understated elegance and simplicity.

soft grainbread sweetnesscitrus liftdelicate

◐ Taste

The palate is remarkably clean and bone-dry, with a fine thread of lemon acidity running through the mid-palate. Pale malt provides a lean, crisp foundation with minimal residual sweetness. Bitterness is restrained, allowing the subtle hop character and malt refinement to remain in balance.

dryclean palatelemon aciditylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and brisk, with no lingering sweetness. A whisper of citrus and the dryness persist briefly before fading cleanly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

short finishdry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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