Upstream

◎ Aussehen

Upstream presents a clear, amber-gold hue that catches light with transparency and vibrancy. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits fine Schaumkleiden, declining at an even pace. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a gentle, persistent mousse.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—underscored by a piney, herbaceous hop character typical of dry-hopping. Beneath the Edelhopfen expression sits a soft malt foundation with hints of apricot stone fruit and a delicate honeyed sweetness that prevents the aromatics from becoming one-dimensional.

◐ Geschmack

Entry brings a balanced interplay: the dry-hopped citrus bitterness arrives cleanly without harshness, while the light-to-medium body provides a soft, slightly toasty malt cushion. Mid-palate sustains the grapefruit and pine notes with a touch of apricot, followed by a gentle, warming bitterness that builds steadily without overshadowing the Malz character.

◑ Abgang

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with the bitter citrus edge fading gradually into a faintly honeyed, slightly drying aftertaste. No harshness remains—only a pleasant, hop-driven dryness that invites the next sip.