Zen Break

◎ Aussehen

Zen Break presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a delicate, fine-grained head. The carbonation is moderate and steady, creating a soft mousse that leaves gentle lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is light and inviting, befitting its low alcohol and refreshing character.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh Japanese green tea notes, offering grassy and slightly vegetal facets that dominate the foreground. Underneath, subtle herbal and floral whispers emerge—a faint perfumed quality that complements rather than overwhelms the tea's delicate complexity. The malt provides only a gentle, pale backdrop, allowing the adjunct to breathe.

◐ Geschmack

The palate is smooth and refined, with the green tea's gentle astringency and umami-adjacent qualities taking center stage. Bitterness is nearly absent at 16 IBU, remaining almost imperceptible and never interfering with the tea's nuanced profile. The body is light and clean, allowing the interplay of tea and malt to unfold without heaviness, finishing bone-dry.

◑ Abgang

The finish is crisp and brief, with the green tea's lingering herbaceous character fading cleanly into the glass. A subtle, dry aftertaste persists without any harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.