“Tino Pai! The best! Too much! This hazy NZ Pale ale was brewed using some of my favourite nz hops & malt. Packed full of tropical fruit, backed up by some zesty lemon and lime. This is sure to have you coming back for more. Chur!”
Glassware: IPA glass.
Appearance: Hazy golden orange body below two fingers of frothy white head. Steady reduction and a smattering of lace being left behind.
Aroma: Smells of fresh green fruits i.e honeydew, kiwifruit and creamy lime citrus. A fair bit of tropical fruit (lychee and passionfruit) also coming through. Rolled oats and crusty bread bringing up the bottom end. There’s this certain luscious green forest aspect we always get from top shelf NZ pale ales and this has it in spades!
Flavour: It follows on from the nose with the green melony fruits, tropical notes and smooth creamy oats. Tasting a herbal and almost mint-like menthol which is really intriguing. Nice yet mild bitterness forming late and rounding off with a grassy/herbaceous finish.
Mouthfeel: Creamy and silky smooth. Medium body with a delicate bitterness. 5.5% AbV – nicely hidden.
Overall: That’s a damn fine drop. Certainly offers some light NEIPA qualities while bringing that unique NZ character. We highly recommend!