UPDATED: DEC 6, 2022 330ml can at School of Animals, Kuala Lumpur. Poured a hazy medium amber with an everlasting frothy white head. The aroma is toffee caramel malt. The flavour is moderate bitter, light sweet, with a rich, malty, sweet toffee, biscuit, light herbal, light woody hop bitter palate. Medium bodied with average carbonation.

UPDATED: JUL 11, 2021 I could smell the hops on opening the can, like a beautiful fresh sea breeze blowing across a hop vineyard. I had to check the can that this was not an IPA. Poured a clear amber color with a slightly cream one fingered white head; good hints of pine, nettle and citrus on the nose. Diving in I could taste mango, limes, lemon, oranges bursting over the tongue with the carbonation. The bitterness from the hops lingers at the back of the throat demanding another sip. What a fantastic beer, the best pale ale I have ever had. Refreshing. Takes me to a tropic island eating prawns, crayfish.

UPDATED: APR 13, 2021 The straw yellow semi turbid liquor smells of light citrus. It is very smooth to drink. The ester fragrance and malt sweetness have been drunk for half a cup inadvertently. The overall taste of hops is controlled in a balanced manner, but it is very bitter and delicious, and the dishes are suitable.

UPDATED: NOV 28, 2020 Solid dark golden pour. Hoppy and danky. Biscuity and malty. Smooth. Very quaffable. Very good. Great representation of an APA imo. Love it!

UPDATED: MAY 7, 2020 330 mL bottle from mix six, Countdown. Pale brown, high carbonation but the head doesn't last. Clear, crisp. Similar appearance and nose to Thunder APA, but that is hoppier. I'd prefer the Thunder, but this is still damn fine. I haven't met an Epic beer I didn't like (or love!) yet.

UPDATED: DEC 31, 2019 Aroma: Medium caramel, woody. Medium-light citrus, pine. Appearance: Brilliant, dark gold body, Medium, white head, Small bubbles. Good retention. Lacing Flavour: Medium woody, caramel. Medium bitterness. Dry finish with woody notes. Mouthfeel: Medium-light body. Medium carbonation. Overall: Good hop and malt balance, with a lingering bitterness. Very good! 330 ml bottle, poured.

UPDATED: DEC 10, 2019 Pint draft at Brew on Quay in Auckland. Appearance is is a clear copper, topped with half a finger of transient white froth. Aroma is hoppy, citrus mainly. Taste is sweetish, hoppy and citrus, with sweetish malts and a light bitter, Medium bodied with average carbonation.

UPDATED: MAR 26, 2019 This was the first beer that I drink in NZ on my honeymoon so I’ll always love it.

A very nice brew that delivers on every front, looks nice in the glass, smells nice and most importantly tastes great.

Golden to bronze colored, clear pour with a single finger head. Lace present. Aroma of pine with a hint of sweetness in there. Taste is full of diacetyl, artificial butter. Bitter finish hides the butter a bit, but I just can't get past that. Medium bodied.