Passionfruit Smash

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A delicate white head forms quickly and fades to a thin, persistent collar with fine Schaumhaftung along the glass. The body appears light and inviting, befitting the beer's refreshing intent.

◌ Aroma

Passionfruit dominates the nose with sharp tropical and citrus character, supported by distinct lime and stone-fruit notes from Riwaka and Mosaic hops. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle herbal-spice backdrop from the Belgian witbier yeast, while the traditional salt addition adds a faint saline minerality rather than sweetness. The overall impression is tart and bright, with no cloying fruit jam character.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate tropical fruit sharpness and a gentle tartness from both the passionfruit and the gose's acidity. Mid-palate reveals the salt's structural role—it frames and lifts the fruit without adding overt salinity, while peach and stone-fruit notes weave through alongside subtle spice. The finish remains dry and clean, avoiding the pitfall of cloying residual sweetness that can plague fruited beers.

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and short, with the salt and acidity combining to drive the beer toward the exit rather than lingering. A dry, refreshing aftertaste persists without astringency or bitterness.

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

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