Cromarty Phantastic Mr Nelson 44 Cl. (lattina)

Cromarty Brewing Co.’s Phantastic Mr Nelson is a 5.9% ABV New Zealand IPA that puts a single protagonist on stage: the Nelson Sauvin hop, a symbol of New World hopping and the unmistakable signature of this style. In the glass it appears golden and hazy, crowned by a compact white head that carries an aromatic profile of gooseberry, white grape, passion fruit and citrus, with hints of white wine, fresh herbs and a resinous vein recalling Sauvignon Blanc. The body is soft and fluid, supported by a discreet malt base that leaves room for the hops, while the bitterness is firm yet well calibrated and closes the sip with a dry, lingering finish. A lively, juicy IPA with a vinous character, best served chilled, in a tulip glass or a nonic, for those who seek in New Zealand hops a brilliant, aromatic and unconventional expression.