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Black Sands Brewing (NZ) NZPA
Pale Ale 5.2 º
This American Pale Ale showcases a foundational blend of pale and crystal malts, providing a sturdy canvas for a vibrant selection of New Zealand hops. The sensory experience is dominated by an assertive hop profile featuring bright citrus and distinct gooseberry, evolving into nuanced notes of bittersweet marmalade and resinous pine. The crystal malt imparts a subtle bready sweetness that balances the firm bitterness without detracting from the hop-forward character. This clean, well-attenuated ale offers a refreshing and sessionable take on the style, emphasizing the unique, punchy fruit and evergreen qualities typical of New Zealand's terroir.
Appearance. Deep golden to light amber (approximately 7 SRM) with brilliant clarity. It is topped by a moderately large, creamy white head that exhibits good retention and leaves fine lacing on the glass.
Aroma. Moderate to high hop aroma with prominent notes of grapefruit, lime zest, and tart gooseberry, underscored by a resinous pine quality. Low to moderate malt presence provides a clean, grainy backdrop with hints of light caramel and toasted bread.
Taste. The palate follows the aroma with flavors of citrus peel and orange marmalade, followed by a crisp piney finish. A moderate bitterness provides balance to the bready and slightly caramelly malt profile. The fermentation is clean, leading into a medium-dry finish where hop flavors linger pleasantly without any harshness.
Mouthfeel. Medium body with moderate carbonation that provides a crisp, refreshing texture. The finish is smooth and well-integrated, showing only a very light, well-disguised alcohol warmth and no detectable astringency.
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Black Sands Nz Pale Ale 440ml
Black Sands Pale Ale is a refreshing, balanced full bodied ale. Its pale ale and Munich base malts p ...and Motueka hops. These hops combine the citrus flavours of lemon, lime and orange marmalade with a background of tropic ...
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Black Sands Pale Ale is a refreshing, balanced full bodied ale. Its pale ale and Munich base malts provide a delicious orange hue, a crisp white head and a rich, full bodied platform for the Pacifica and Motueka hops. These hops combine the citrus flavours of lemon, lime and orange marmalade with a background of tropic
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