Lolev - Taupō II

Taupō II – Lolev Beer's Award-Winning New Zealand Hazy IPA with Riwaka, Wakatu & Citra

Taupō II by Lolev Beer from Pennsylvania, USA, is a New England / Hazy IPA that dedicates itself entirely to the craft of New Zealand hopping. The trio of Riwaka, Wakatu, and Citra creates an aromatic profile that moves effortlessly between luminously citrusy freshness and tropical fruit depth: Riwaka delivers intense lime and passion fruit, Wakatu adds a floral citrus perfume with a gentle spice, and Citra completes the picture with radiant grapefruit and mango brightness. At 7% ABV, Taupō II carries enough strength to show real character, yet remains light enough in body to feel refreshing and remarkably crushable — dry in the finish, with a pleasantly pithy bitterness that keeps pulling you back for the next sip.

What makes Taupō II so special is its extraordinary balance between lightness and intensity: a beer that drinks effortlessly on one hand, yet unfolds a dense, layered aromatic spectrum on the other — simultaneously satisfying curiosity and rewarding it. It comes as no surprise that Taupō II earned the prestigious Silver Community Award 2026 on Untappd, a recognition that speaks directly to its exceptional hop profile and artisanal precision.