Dusk Patrol offers a vibrant sensory escape, blending the sharp, clean profile of freshly crushed Hawke’s Bay apples with a luscious tropical burst of pineapple juice. This Fruit Cider pours with a welcoming brightness, leading into an aromatic profile dominated by sun-ripened pineapple and crisp pomme fruit. On the palate, the interplay between the natural apple acidity and the exotic sweetness of pineapple creates a balanced, refreshing experience. It is designed for approachable drinking, finishing clean and effervescent, perfectly capturing the essence of a tropical sundowner with its bright, fruit-forward character and crisp Hawke’s Bay origins.
Appearance.Deep straw to pale gold (SRM 3-5); brilliant clarity with a fine, effervescent sparkle; no head retention, which is typical for the style.
Aroma.High intensity of fresh, tropical pineapple juice layered over a clean, moderately sweet base of ripe apples; no yeast-derived phenolics or unpleasant sulfur; pure fruit expression.
Taste.Initial impression is a juicy burst of pineapple followed by the tart, crisp acidity of fresh apple juice; medium-dry to medium sweetness; no hop bitterness; finishes clean and refreshing with a lingering tropical fruit aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body with high carbonation that provides a lively, scrubbing bubbles effect; no alcohol warmth; smooth and refreshing with no detectable astringency.
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