Motueka Cloud Curtain
Mountains Walking Brewery

 

 

absolutely wonderful beer, i love the name, and the hops shine in this, its so soft, and even the most versed of palates could not possibly pick this out as being as strong as it is, its just so well hidden, downright amazing, and real cool to have it on tap, neat that these guys are taking off in idaho too, and that there is draft to go along with the cans, the tap flatters this one i reckon, so fresh. i would go so far as to say this is the best beer i have had from this operation to date, it could compete with any hazy in the country, and it being strong is a funny aside, because it just drinks wheaty and truly like a cloud, clean too on the finish so its here and gone. the hop profile bangs, green gooseberry, aloe vera lushness, green grape, raw coconut, some light bread yeast too, this kills it. the texture sets it apart too, so flowy and alive, full but light, dry and fast for a double, especially a hazy double, and invisible alcohol somehow. straight pillows. the hops are awesome, and i cant imagine another varietal hitting quite like this on this base. some pretty epic and dynamic single hop action here, really incredible beer actually, their very best to date for my money!

 

16oz canned in early June poured into a pub nonic. Textbook NEIPA appearance; hazy and bright with nearly two fingers of white head. Very strong southern Hemisphere hop presence, reminiscent of Nelson for me. Clear, almost sharp and pungent notes of lime and tropical fruits with a smooth, sweet oat-y backbone of malt. The palate leans sweeter with a very creamy body and some flavors of coconut as well as lime and tangerine. Fluffy body that really lets the oats shine through, and though its sweet the alcohol is fairly invisible. A really good brew that showcases the NZ hop well, but the sweetness of the palate kinda holds back the score for me.

 

16 oz can. Pours a murky orange with a one finger bone-white head that falls into a ring after a minute. Taste is lightly bitter with a touch of citrus. Somewhat creamy mouthfeel. Nice beer overall, though.

 

 

Poured from 16oz tall can into a dimpled mug. There's a date on the can, but it's stamped in such a way as to be illegible.

Appearance: a light yellow hue, but extremely turbid, like pineapple juice with milk mixed into it. Head is a thin finger of frothy white foam. A nice look for a hazy.

Smell: orangey citrus with perhaps a little bit of pineapple; sweet, and not a little like an Orange Julius. A classic aroma of the style; I really dig it.

Taste: rich and sweet, with a nice and smooth tropical-fruit-and-orange flavor and a low bitterness; perhaps a little bit on the sweet side for me, but generally very good indeed!

Mouthfeel: medium body with plenty of carbonation and plenty of creaminess indeed. It is super creamy almost in *spite* of its moderate-to-light body.

Overall: this beer really works for me. I'd love it a little bit less sweet, but that is nitpicking.

16oz can from Tavour. Had to get this as I was so impressed by this series when I was in Bozeman. Not disappointed with this one either. Pale yellow pour, fine patchy head. Super soft citrusy, floral aroma. Taste is also mellow, gentle sweet flavors, citrus peel, tartness. The oats adding a smooth, silky feel to complete the package.

16oz can into a pint glass. Canned 8/3/20, so 5-6 weeks old.

Pours a pale orange juice body with a lasting white head. Some very interesting lacing is left.

Standard dull fruit aroma. Very mild spice hit.

On tasting, thick, juicy, warm, some fruit. Lightly bitter on the end, and I guess it's the oat adding a light spice feel.

Mouth close to full, finish warm and juicy.

Overall, a very drinkable beer. Just when I think I've had enough of NE ipas, a very good one comes along.

 

 

A Tavour treat. Pours a hazy orange color with a small foamy head that lasts quite a while. Aroma of orange juice. Tastes of sweet oranges with a nice hoppy finish. Smooth and creamy. Good mouth feel.

16 oz can

Pours very hazy lemon gold, pillowy white head dissipates very slowly to sudsy lacing.

Aroma of citrus fruit and zest, bread and cereal malts, and earthy undertones.

Flavor of citrus, pear, grape, cereal grains, oats, and spice/herbal hops.

Full body, tingly carbonation on the tongue.

Very flavorful and pleasant. Drinks slow and very satisfyingly. I really like the flavor profile of this. It hits a lot of unique notes that make it stand out in a good way. This one is a treat, definitely worth getting.