Taranaki

◎ Aussehen

Hazy golden-amber body with fine, sustained white head and strong lacing. The cloudiness, characteristic of the New England style, stems from yeast and protein rather than oxidation. Bright, inviting clarity within the haze; vigorous carbonation evident in steady bubble streams.

◌ Aroma

Intense, layered bouquet of berry sweets and ripe stone fruit leads the nose, followed by bright lime zest and tropical fruit notes—pineapple, passionfruit, and gentle mango. Subtle dank earthiness and citrus pith in the background; clean fermentation with no solvent or yeast funk.

◐ Geschmack

Soft, luscious entry delivers pronounced candy-like sweetness balanced by measured herbal-citrus bitterness. Mid-palate reveals layers of berry jam, lime cordial, and stone fruit; the full, smooth body coats without heaviness. Bitterness emerges gradually, restrained at 60 IBU, finishing with citrus pith and gentle resinous notes.

◑ Abgang

Dry, clean finish with lingering candy sweetness and citrus zest. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving a pleasant fruity warmth and mild hop astringency.