The fresh releases just keep rolling in, and we’ve had to sound an all hands just to keep up. Consequently, you get another one from me this week. B Effect Hoppin Harvest is a classically styled IPA out of Wanaka that combos fresh Motueka and Nelson Sauvin with a robust malt base that radiates a beautiful copper right from the pour. Immediately apparent is the refreshing and razor sharp aroma of Garston’s Southland hops, grown (compared to Nelson anyway) just over the fence from the b.effect brewery.
Freshly juiced lime and cooling spearmint kick things off, with vibrant passionfruit, pineapple fruju, and a smack of classic Nelson Sauvin diesel to be found further along. The palate briefly sparkles with a prickly acidity before plunging into deeply ripe hops and sumptuous malt character, before a serious bitterness lashes tightly around the finish. Bold and bracing IPA that really bears the soul of the southern reaches where it was brewed.
