Loads of citrus, plenty of hops, enough bitterness to remind you it's still an IPA, and an ABV that doesn't immediately cancel tomorrow's plans.
A very lekker little summer crusher.
Who's Who in the Yuzu is a bright, punchy Fruited Session IPA from Cape Town's Afro Caribbean Brewing Company, built around the intensely aromatic Japanese citrus fruit, yuzu.
At a very manageable 4.4% ABV, this is designed for refreshment rather than destruction. Yuzu brings its distinctive combination of lemon, mandarin and grapefruit-like citrus, while Citra and Nelson Sauvin hops pile on another layer of tropical fruit, citrus and aromatic intensity.
The malt bill of Pilsner, wheat and CaraBlond keeps things light while providing enough body to carry the fruit and hops. At 29 IBUs, there's a proper IPA bitterness on the finish without overwhelming the yuzu.
The brewery describes it as the product of putting its former head brewer and current brewer together and apparently allowing them to argue until beer happened. Whatever the HR implications, the result sounds excellent.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale golden to light amber with a gentle haze and fresh white head.
Nose: Bursting with fresh citrus. Yuzu leads with lemon, grapefruit and mandarin-like aromatics, backed by Citra's tropical character and the distinctive fruity notes of Nelson Sauvin.
Palate: Crisp, juicy and highly refreshing. Bright yuzu provides an immediate citrus hit, followed by grapefruit, lemon zest and tropical fruit. Wheat gives the beer a little softness through the middle before the hops bring everything back into focus.
Finish: Clean, zesty and moderately bitter, with lingering yuzu peel, citrus and fresh hop character.
Technical Details
Brewery: Afro Caribbean Brewing Company Origin: Cape Town, South Africa Style: Fruited Session IPA ABV: 4.4% IBU: 29 Malt: Pilsner, Wheat & CaraBlond Hops: Citra & Nelson Sauvin Yeast: AEB FermoAle New-E Other Ingredients: Yuzu
Delivery within South Africa:
All orders are delivered from our central warehouse located in Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Local orders are usually delivered in 0-2 working days. Orders outside of Cape Town but within SA are generally delivered within 2-5 working days. If you require expedited delivery, we now offer an Express delivery service, which typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on your area.
While we strive for timely deliveries, there are occasional instances where delays may occur. These are rare but can happen due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Consignment Orders:
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Returns:
If you find that there is an issue with your product, you are eligible to return it to us. Here’s how you can initiate the return:
Email us at info@mothercityliquor.co.za to notify us of your intent to return the product. We will then guide you through the process.
Our returns policy is valid for 7 working days from the date of delivery. Unfortunately, if 7 working days have passed since the delivery of your purchase, we cannot offer a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused and in the same condition as when you received it. It must also be in its original packaging. A 10% Fee will be charged on returns, unless the product was damaged or incorrectly supplied by Mothercity Liquor.
Return Shipping & Delivery Fees
Please note that original shipping or delivery fees are non-refundable. Where a refund is approved, the refund will apply to the eligible returned product(s) only and will exclude any shipping or delivery charges paid on the original order.
Unless the return is due to an incorrect, damaged, or defective product supplied by Mothercity Liquor, the cost of returning the product(s) to us is the responsibility of the customer. Customers are responsible for arranging and paying for return shipping and for ensuring that the products are securely packaged to prevent damage in transit.
We strongly recommend using a trackable and insured courier service when returning products. Mothercity Liquor cannot be held responsible for returned goods that are lost or damaged while in transit to us.
Where Mothercity Liquor supplied an incorrect, damaged, or defective product, we will arrange or cover the reasonable cost of returning the affected product, subject to the terms of our Returns Policy.
Exceptions to Returns:
Sale or Special Offer Items: Only regular-priced items are eligible for a refund. Unfortunately, items purchased on sale or as part of a special offer cannot be refunded.
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Cancellation requests must be submitted before your next billing date. If your payment has already been processed, that month's subscription will still be fulfilled and dispatched.
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