West Coast IPA #001 Riwaka/Nelson Sauvin – Fermenterarna

West Coast IPA #001 Riwaka/Nelson Sauvin by Fermenterarna. American IPA, 6.8% ABV, 55 IBU.

Half clear golden colour, pours a small head.
Tropical and citrusy, papaya, white bread, grapefruit and some small herbal notes.
Flavours are tropical and citrusy, with papaya, passion fruit, grapefruit, white bread and some gooseberry.
Crisp mouthfeel, medium bitterness and slightly below average sweetness. New Zealand style West Coast that brings more fruity character rather than pine and herbs. Fresh and easy to drink, don’t expect that old school West Coast profile though, this brewery is doing their own thing with one of their first beers in this style. 3.75 out of 5.