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Tropical Mist

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Tropical Mist is a citrus blonde ale named after the mist rising off the Costa Rican jungle after rain, where the brewery's story began. It is fermented with the house yeast used for the brewery's murky IPAs and brewed with crushed organic Valencia oranges. It pours a slightly hazy straw colour. Bright orange and lemon meringue lead the aroma, followed on the palate by vanilla, lemon and a biscuit malt note, carried by a smooth, medium body.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyorangevanilla
citrusy
orange
vanilla
malty
bready
tropical
Aroma
Bright citrus dominates the nose, with distinct orange and lemon meringue notes leading the profile.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Mist

◎ Appearance

Tropical Mist presents a slightly hazy straw colour with fine, persistent carbonation. The light cloudiness, derived from the house yeast character, catches the light softly without obscuring definition. Head retention is moderate, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass.

straw, hazyfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus dominates the nose, with distinct orange and lemon meringue notes leading the profile. A subtle vanilla undertone emerges beneath the fruit, complemented by a gentle herbaceous whisper from the noble hops. The overall impression is refreshing and inviting, without aggressive hop character.

orange, lemonvanillabright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright lemon and vanilla notes that carry through a smooth, medium body. A supporting biscuit malt backbone provides subtle sweetness and structure without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the citrus and vanilla to maintain prominence through the mid-palate.

lemon, vanillabiscuit maltsmooth, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering lemon zest fading into a soft malt echo. The aftertaste remains crisp and inviting, encouraging the next sip without astringency.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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