Firstep Takalik

Name: Firstep Takalik
Brand: Beer
SKU: 68398df21603da37276e27ab
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.91 (198 reviews)

IPA - India Pale Ale 6.7 º

Firstep

This vibrant American IPA showcases a brilliant southern hemisphere hop profile, emphasizing the unique terroir of New Zealand. The sensory experience is led by the unmistakable crushed grape and gooseberry notes of Nelson Sauvin, which are sharpened by a bright, zesty lime character from Motueka. Riwaka further intensifies the profile with pungent layers of pink grapefruit and tropical passionfruit. A lean, cracker-like malt backbone ensures a clean, dry canvas that allows the hop oils to remain the focus. The finish is crisp and highly refreshing, with a firm bitterness and a lingering citrus resin, supported by a smooth, well-integrated alcohol warmth.

Appearance. Deep gold color (approx. 7 SRM) with excellent clarity and a slight, brilliant luster. Pours with a thick, frothy off-white head that exhibits high persistence and leaves decorative lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent white wine, gooseberry, and passionfruit notes. Secondary layers of fresh lime zest and a distinct citrus-diesel pungency are present. Malt is low and neutral, offering a clean, grainy-sweet support with no caramel or toast.

Taste. The palate is hop-forward, exploding with flavors of lime peel, white grapes, and tart tropical fruit. Malt flavor is low, providing a simple cracker-like foundation. Bitterness is firm and assertive but clean, leading into a very dry finish. The aftertaste is long and resinous, featuring lingering notes of grapefruit pith and Sauvignon Blanc grapes.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a smooth, crisp texture. Carbonation is medium-high, providing a lively, scrubbing sensation on the tongue. Alcohol presence is felt as a very light, pleasant warmth without any harshness or solvent notes.

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