Porthleven

◎ Appearance

Porthleven presents a bright straw-gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintains good visual presence throughout the pour.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lime and grapefruit—backed by herbal Northdown hop character and subtle floral undertones. Passionfruit emerges in the background, complemented by a clean, mineral quality from the Cornish water. Light grainy Malz notes provide a restrained, balanced foundation without dominating the hop-forward profile.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, zesty entry defined by Citra and Mount Hood hops delivering citrus and subtle tropical fruit. The mid-palate maintains good body for its ABV, with a gentle Malz sweetness balancing the moderate 35 IBU bitterness. The finish is dry and clean, with the passionfruit character lingering and the hop bitterness tapering to a refreshing close.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, with a gentle fade of passionfruit and herbal hop notes that leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip. The aftertaste remains dry and clean, with no lingering sweetness.