Safe Word

A Kveik pale ale brewed in Toronto, Safe Word is made with Galaxy and Mosaic hops by Indie Ale House. The hazy pale ale contains 5.2% alcohol and comes sold in sassy pink 355mL cans.

Through its fluffy white head, Safe Word has a bouncy, fruity aroma with a bit of quirky yeast. The flavour has notes of pineapple and mango, laid over a mellow and unconventional yeast elements.

The flavour of Safe Word is agreeable enough, but it’s the texture that I found attention-grabbing. It’s smooth initially, with a slightly yogurty tang at the finish. Very unusual, not for everyone, and pretty well executed, Safe Word makes nice use of Kveik—beer’s hottest weirdo yeast.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10.