Brassneck Brewery New Best Mate is a clean, bright, and vibrant New Zealand IPA that balances juicy tropical fruit notes with a crisp, refreshing finish. It showcases bright citrus zest, white grape, and subtle resinous undertones, making it a highly drinkable, aromatic IPA with a well-integrated, moderate bitterness.
- Appearance: Pours a clean, pale color with a persistent, fluffy white head.
- Aroma: Intense tropical fruit notes (passionfruit, guava) blended with zesty citrus and light white grape from the Kiwi hops.
- Taste: A juicy, fruit-forward profile that isn't quite as creamy as a NEIPA, allowing the hop flavours to remain crisp.
- Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a clean finish and a lingering, clean bitterness.
- Overall: A quintessential New Zealand-hopped IPA that is both refreshing and complex.