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Aotearoa Mata Artesian


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18
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A Kölsch brewed by
Aotearoa Breweries

Kawerau, New Zealand

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112.52/5.02.55/5.05%11.8Kölsch/Altbier P  Stats

Commercial Description:
ARTESIAN style MATA is a refreshing, crisp-tasting light bodied ale with a hybrid of both ale and lager characteristics, edged with the hop N.Z. Hallertau Aroma which is grown in the sunny Nelson Region of New Zealand Water is the largest beer ingredient, composing more than 90% of beer, which has long been recognised as making an important contribution to beer flavour.

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 NoiZe (1030), Mooi Zeist, Netherlands
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/59/20

Jan 16, 2008  
I’ve had this one in New Zealand on my honeymoon. <br /> Golden colored. A bit too light.

Alasdair (22), New Zealand
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/510/20
Oct 9, 2008  
deliate aroma of lime with a metallic hint. Very pale with a small white head. Apple and lime flavour witha hint of caramel sweetness. Very dry, crisp finish, with a gentle bitterness. I’d prefer a little more malt character.


 donfardz64 (134), Wellington, New Zealand
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/54/102/57/20
Sep 7, 2008  
Tasted at Beervana 2008. Maybe some hops on the nose. Unpleasantly dry, hop flavour fades quickly.


 Eructoblaster (1275), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
1.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/53/102/56/20
Apr 29, 2008  
Bottle - 330ml. Blond body with good carbonation and a diminishing white bubbly head. Its corny/malty aroma carries some metallic hints. Malty/hoppy taste with some unpleasant corny, metallic and CO2 notes. Ends with a short bitter finish. Not impressed.


 TheGrandMaster (1526), Auckland, New Zealand
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/103/511/20
Feb 19, 2008  
Bottle, poured a hazy dark gold with a filmy head. A fairly typical sweet caramal aroma with a touch of hops. A very dry palate, with a full malt body which is just a little grainy.


 sunevdj (1511), Copenhagen OE, Denmark
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/101/57/103/512/20
Feb 17, 2008  
On tap at Manakau Festival. Pours a clear light yellow with no head. Light sweetness. Moderate bitterness. Malty aromas of straw and a hint of caramel. Some grassy and slightly citric hopsaromas with a floral hint. Light to medium bodied. Dry finish. Seems like a very clean brew.



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