Aoraki

◎ Appearance

Aoraki presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a clean visual presentation that reflects the beer's technical polish.

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical stone fruit—guava, passion fruit, and peach lead the charge from the New Zealand hop blend. A secondary layer of citrus zest and subtle herbal green notes emerges as the beer opens, with only a whisper of underlying malt sweetness to frame the hop-forward character.

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full-bodied tropical and peach notes that coat the mouth with smooth, fruit-forward intensity. Mid-palate maintains the fruity momentum with balanced bitterness (80 IBU) arriving as a soft, integrated presence rather than a sharp edge. The alcohol warmth is present but well-mannered at 8%, complementing rather than dominating the flavor arc.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with lingering stone fruit and peach character, fading into a soft, dry bitterness that leaves the palate clean and refreshed. No harsh edges remain—only the gentle aftertaste of the hop-derived fruit.