Against The Grain

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of lager-style brewing and chalk-filtered water. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, settling into a persistent collar of fine bubbles that cling to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a direct citrus character—lemon and grapefruit zest dominate the upper register—alongside a clean, herbaceous Edelhopfen presence. Beneath lies a subtle Malz foundation of grain and light sweetness, neither overripe nor grainy, with no autolytic or yeasty notes. The overall impression is bright and straightforward, with no adjunct haze.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus notes moving immediately across the palate alongside a measured hop bitterness that builds without aggression. Mid-palate maintains a light, clean body with a gentle Malz sweetness that balances the 35 IBU platform. The finish dries progressively, the bitterness lingering in the form of a herbal, slightly mineral aftertaste that does not overwhelm.

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists into the finish with a herbal, slightly chalky character—a direct result of the farm's mineral-rich borehole water. Aftertaste is clean and moderately long, fading without residual sweetness or astringency.