Do you remember the first time you got a whiff of a Pacific Ale? That burst of fresh passionfruit that magically makes you want to go for a surf (even though some of us would have to wear a helmet on our head and floaties on our arms).
Released in bottles, since that’s the format most of us expect from this style, NORT’s Pacific Ale captures the nose-flooding essence of Galaxy hops. A natural sunshine-y haze matches the summery aroma, which blends rich passionfruit with a little pine needle freshness.
The flavour is more subdued than the aroma – super light sessionable body, dry with a touch of sweetness, and finishing clean – and will wash away the taste of salt water (or the mouthful of sand, if you’re like me).
Mick Wust