Courage - for Gord Downie

◎ Aussehen

Amber-brown body with gentle clarity, holding a modest off-white head that fades gradually. Fine carbonation creates a softly effervescent presentation. Lacing clings to the glass in delicate bands, marking each sip.

◌ Aroma

Toasted wheat and bready grain lead the nose, accompanied by subtle cocoa and hazelnut notes. Five hop varieties layer citrus and tangerine into the foreground, with a resinous undertone that lifts the malt sweetness. A faint phenolic hint from the wheat yeast grounds the profile.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is smooth and grain-forward, with bready wheat and nutty malt establishing a gentle foundation. Mid-palate brings cocoa depth alongside a persistent citrus and resinous bitterness—27 IBU pushing beyond the style's usual restraint. Banana esters from the yeast emerge subtly without dominating, while the finish turns progressively dry.

◑ Abgang

Dry and measured, with residual citrus and a light resinous edge lingering on the palate. The medium body carries the bitterness cleanly without harshness, fading into a toasted grain memory.