Kākāpō

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow in the glass with excellent clarity. A thick, creamy white head forms and persists, leaving fine lacing on the sides of the glass as it settles. Gentle carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft citrus notes from the Motueka and Kohatu hops—lime peel and subtle grapefruit zest dominate. Behind this sits a delicate floral character reminiscent of pine flowers, with faint tropical undertones of passionfruit. The wheat contributes a light, grainy sweetness that rounds out the profile without dominating.

◐ Taste

The wheat base delivers a smooth, pillowy mouthfeel on entry that feels refreshing and approachable. The mid-palate shows gentle hop bitterness (18 IBU) integrated with the malt's soft grain character and whispers of honey sweetness. Lime and stone fruit flavors persist through the palate without sharpness.

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately dry, with the citrus hop character fading gracefully. A subtle grain sweetness lingers briefly before the finish turns crisp and thirst-inducing.