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White Rabbit Hoppy Ale

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The newest beer in the core range, added in 2023. Specialty malts from both sides of the Tasman give it a deep copper colour and a caramel backbone, while an English ale yeast keeps the ferment clean and rounded. New Zealand Rakau hops go in at several stages of the brew, carrying plum and apricot fruit alongside lighter citrus and stone-fruit aromatics. The bitterness stays moderate and the finish runs dry rather than sharp.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycaramel
fruity
hoppy
caramel
clean
citrusy
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with stone fruit and tropical notes—plum and apricot dominate, supported by lighter citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Rabbit Hoppy Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep copper colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The beer presents a well-defined ring of lacing that clings to the glass with each sip, indicating good body and carbonation stability.

deep copperclearpersistent headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and tropical notes—plum and apricot dominate, supported by lighter citrus undertones. English ale yeast contributes a clean, rounded character that allows the Rakau hops to shine without any harsh or metallic edges.

plum, apricotstone fruitcitrus liftclean ferment

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a caramel backbone from specialty malts, quickly followed by fruity hop character that echoes the aroma. Bitterness remains moderate and well-integrated, avoiding sharpness, while the finish transitions smoothly from subtle sweetness into a dry, refreshing conclusion.

caramel maltmoderate bitternesssmoothfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The aftertaste runs dry with lingering stone-fruit notes and a clean, crisp fade. No harshness or astringency mars the departure, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcleanfruit echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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