Sherpa

◎ Appearance

Sherpa presents a pale golden hue with a light, hazy cloud throughout, a result of its unfiltered and unpasteurised character. The head is modest but persistent, with fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass in delicate threads. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, suggesting a balanced fermentation.

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a robust complex of American hops: bright citrus notes from Citra and Amarillo lead, followed by woody pine and resinous undertones from Columbus. Beneath this sits a clean, neutral Malz base that frames without competing, while the open fermentation contributes only a whisper of yeast character—this beer is unmistakably about its Edelhopfen.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate hop bitterness—the hallmark of west coast tradition—at 63 IBU delivered as a direct, unadorned statement. Citrus and pine persist through the mid-palate, dry and crisp, with the Malz providing just enough body to carry the bitterness without sweetness. The finish is sharp and resinous, leaving a dry, mineral quality that lingers.

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and pleasantly dry, dominated by lingering hop bitterness and subtle woody notes. No residual sweetness remains—this is a beer that finishes as it means to go on, with clean hop character.