Mute - Post Pandemic
Atelier VRAI

440 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6.5%. Hazy yellow colour, enormous white head. Lovely aroma of yellow stonefruits, citrus and tropical fruits. Medium sweet flavour with the same elements, a moderate hop bitterness in the finish.

Sunny yellow colour, strongly iridescent. White, finely bubbled foam, high and persistent. Very nicely circulates on the glass.
Aroma very intense, strong, fresh, hoppy and fruity, sweet. With time, very pleasant floral and grassy accents appear in the aroma.
Taste moderately sweet contrasted by hoppy bitterness. The bitterness is of such a character, fruity, long, medium high.
Medium saturation. Full body. The liquid texture is pleasantly smooth, soft. Long dry aftertaste.

Pours a hazy, orange coloration with a large, fluffy head. Smells of light biscuity malt and tropical, citrus and stone fruit notes of papaya, pineapple, grapefruit and peach, as well as some floral and woody accents. Taste is an excellent balance of light biscuity malt and fruity, juicy, slightly floral, woody and resinous hops, with tropical, citrus and stone fruit notes of papaya, pineapple, grapefruit, lime peel and peach, as well as hints of potpourri, pine and cedar wood. Finishes with a light/medium bitterness and some papaya, grapefruit, lime peel and pine lingering in the aftertaste. Soft mouthfeel with a medium body and carbonation.

Another cracking NEIPA from Germany's top maker of the style right now, with some rather juicy, expressive and vibrant hops, with the Talus coming through particularly here with its floral, woody and resinous notes, A somewhat odd variety that certainly brings a unique flavor profile to the table though, while Triumph provides some rather peachy notes and Azacca bringing those pineapple and lime notes. I'm still not sure how I feel about Talus, but this certainly is a very well put together and balanced example of the style that is very enjoyable.