Permutation is our experimental series of small batch offerings, showcasing the unique visions and innovative concepts developed by our brewing and cellar crew.
For this second edition, we present a delicate and refreshing dry-hopped grisette pale ale; a light bodied, dry, highly aromatic farmhouse beer with a slight brett funk. The grist consists largely of pilsner and dinkel wheat (spelt) as a base with a touch of rye malt for some spicy character. Citrusy hop-driven aromas of lemon and lime take the lead with similar flavors following through on the palate. Initial fermentation duties carried out by a characterful saison yeast, followed by further innoculation with a fruity brettanomyces strain to add complexity and balance.
ABV: 5.5%
MALT: Pilsner, Spelt, Rye
HOPS: Sterling, Motueka