Freestyle Fest 2026

◎ Aussehen

A pale golden brew with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in a fine, delicate lace that persists through the drinking experience. Carbonation is crisp and visible, with steady streams rising through the body.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and subtle floral undertones from the Motueka and companion New Zealand varieties. A clean, grassy herbaceousness rounds out the profile without any harsh or vegetal edges. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeast-derived funk or oxidative notes.

◐ Geschmack

Entry is clean and crisp, with immediate citrus intensity on the mid-palate supported by a dry, slightly resinous hop character. The moderate 6.5% ABV keeps the beer light and refreshing, allowing the Citra and Cryo variants to shine without overwhelming sweetness from the Malz. Bitterness sits at a moderate level, integrated rather than assertive, with a lingering dryness that invites another sip.

◑ Abgang

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading to a dry, lingering hop residue on the palate. No sweetness or heavy Malz notes persist; instead, a pleasant herbal and citrus memory remains.

Gut gekühlt servieren. Session IPAs sind am besten kalt — der niedrigere Alkohol bedeutet weniger Wärme zur Balance der Hopfen.

Die geschwungene Form konzentriert Hopfenaromen und hält den Schaum. Unverzichtbar für aromatische Ales und IPAs, bei denen die Nase die halbe Erfahrung ist.