Kohia means New Zealand passionfruit in Māori – and that’s exactly what this beer is all about. Operation Kohia is a New England IPA built around a truly unique blend from Freestyle Hops – Kohia Nelson, combining the aromatic hops Nelson Sauvin, Rakau, and real dried passionfruit from New Zealand. The result is a juicy flavour wave starting with bold passionfruit, moving through sweet guava and ripe orange, all wrapped in a complex citrus finish with a pink grapefruit edge. Using dried fruit in hop blends is a growing trend – but it rarely works this naturally and intensely. Fermented with Verdant IPA yeast, the beer showcases the full fruitiness of the blend while delivering a classic creamy body, subtle sweetness and a rich aroma. The result is a NEIPA that drinks like tropical juice – but make no mistake, it’s still very much a beer. 

Kohia Nelson