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Surf & Turf Vol 7

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The seventh in an annual collaboration series, and the most coastal of them: a gose brewed with local haskap berries, winged kelp and spruce tips. The berries give a dark, slightly grapey fruit note, the kelp a clean saline edge, and the spruce tips a green, resinous lift over the top. The acidity stays moderate and the finish is briskly dry.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinousfruitysalty
resinous
fruity
salty
dark fruit
clean
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with bright spruce and resinous green notes, followed by dark berry fruit—stone fruit and slight grape—that sits above a clean, mineral-forward saline character.
also:sour
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Surf & Turf Vol 7

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is evident and lively, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that underscores the beer's crisp character.

pale strawbrilliantly cleartight white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright spruce and resinous green notes, followed by dark berry fruit—stone fruit and slight grape—that sits above a clean, mineral-forward saline character. Beneath lies a subtle herbaceous quality that ties the coastal botanicals together without overwhelming the senses.

spruce tips, resinousdark berry fruitmineral salineherbal lift

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a moderate tartness and crisp saline edge, balanced by the dark haskap berry fruitiness that brings subtle grapey depth. The resinous, green spruce quality persists across the mid-palate, while the acidity remains restrained—never sharp—allowing the briny kelp undertone to frame the finish cleanly.

tart, balancedsaline brinedark fruit, grapeygreen resinous

◑ Finish

The finish dries briskly without harshness, with the spruce and saline notes fading to leave a clean, refreshing aftertaste. The overall sensation is light-bodied and thirst-quenching, inviting immediate return.

dry, briskrefreshing finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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