Deckchair

◎ Appearance

Deckchair presents a hazy pale golden body with bright clarity beneath its cloud, characteristic of the dry-hop forward session IPA style. A white, moderately persistent head forms at the pour and leaves delicate lacing down the glass as you drink. Fine carbonation animates the body without aggression, maintaining visual lightness throughout.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lime zest and grapefruit pith—followed by tropical stone fruit from the Citra and Simcoe dry-hop charge. A subtle herbaceous edge from Kohatu underpins the fruitiness, while the light malt base recedes, allowing the hop character to occupy the foreground. The aroma is clean and inviting without any yeast-derived funk.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with pineapple and lime flavours immediately apparent on the mid-palate, supported by a lean, dextrinous malt foundation that never becomes sweet. The 45 IBU dry bitterness arrives as a firm, clean bite that balances the tropical hop profile and carries through into a prolonged, resinous finish. Despite modest 4.4% ABV, the beer presents structure and definition rather than flatness.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with bitter citrus oils and herbal notes persisting on the palate for several minutes. The light body ensures no heaviness remains, making the aftertaste refreshing rather than cloying.