Maru
Pühaste Brewery

Pours a hazy, orange coloration with a medium, fluffy, lasting head. Smells of light biscuity malt and tropical, stone fruit and berry hops, with notes of passion fruit, papaya, peach and gooseberry. Taste is a great balance of light biscuity malt and fruity, juicy, slightly herbal and woody hops, with tropical, stone fruit, berry and citrus notes of passion fruit, papaya, coconut, peach, grapefruit and gooseberry, with hints of lemongrass as well. Finishes with a light bitterness and some passion fruit, peach, grapefruit and gooseberry lingering in the aftertaste. Soft mouthfeel with a medium body and carbonation.

I really enjoyed the combination of hops I haven't had in a while here, although I would have wished for the Nelson Sauvin to come through just a little stronger. Nevertheless, the hops are quite vibrant and well-defined here, with an interesting flavor profile that's a little different from your typical NEIPA due the somewhat unusual hops used here. I certainly can't remember I had anything with Southern Passion or Cashmere in it. The fruitiness also has that certain starburst candy feel to it that reminds me of El Dorado a little bit.