Tuatara Conehead

This is one I have had sitting around for a while. I bought two Coneheads when they first came out and have had one waiting until the time was right. Turns out the right time was when I noticed it in the cupboard.

With the Rastafarian coloured label and the name of Conehead I couldn't help but expect something smokey, but in fact that isn't what this beer is about. The cone is the green hops that Tuatara picked up from Motueka and used to brew it, instead of the usual dried hops that you find in most beers. The effect is a much fruitier taste up front followed by a very dry finish. There is a hoppy taste through the middle but the hops are sticky. Overall it is an interesting take on the APA. Not quite as good as the traditional IPA or APA but I would give green hops another go to see what other people can do with them.