Aloha

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale golden hue with substantial cloudiness throughout, generated by the souring cultures and dry hopping technique. The head builds quickly and holds with firm retention, laying down persistent lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively, textured appearance consistent with the style's active fermentation character.

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead, dominated by grapefruit pith and pineapple with secondary orange and tangerine impressions. Behind the fruit sits a subtle herbal, leafy character from the hop selection, with only restrained malt presence grounding the overall profile. The souring step adds a faint tartness to the nose without overwhelming the fruity esters.

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and direct, with citrus and tropical hop flavour striking immediately against a clean acid backbone. The mid-palate carries medium body with just sufficient malt sweetness to anchor the hops and acidity, preventing the beer from becoming thin or one-dimensional. Sourness and bitterness converge in the palate rather than emerging separately, creating a unified pithy character that persists through the swallow.

◑ Finish

The finish runs distinctly dry, with sourness and bitterness landing together to create a clean, gripping aftertaste. No sticky sweetness lingers; the beer closes with a tart, slightly astringent sensation that invites the next sip.

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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