Nova

◎ Appearance

Nova presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, opaque character from suspended yeast and hop particles. The dense, creamy head settles to a persistent collar with good lacing. Fine carbonation supports a soft, pillowy foam structure throughout the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright Nelson and Motueka hop character, delivering vibrant citrus notes of lime and grapefruit alongside tropical stone fruit and passionfruit aromatics. A soft, grainy malt backbone sits beneath, grounded by yeast-derived fruity esters that add roundness without sharp phenolics.

◐ Taste

The palate enters creamy and smooth, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors developing through the mid-palate in tandem with a gentle hop bitterness that remains restrained at 50 IBU. The malt provides a soft sweetness that balances the hop character; carbonation enhances refreshment without stripping texture. Bitterness builds gradually toward the swallow.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and tropical hop notes fading into a gentle graininess. Aftertaste remains refreshing and free from harshness or harsh phenolics.