Resurgence Pale Ale IV

The fourth iteration of the Resurgence Pale Ale recipe, this version shifting to a higher Vienna ratio alongside the Mosaic and Riwaka hop set — deepening the malt support under a modern NZ hop profile.

Grain Bill

The Vienna-heavy approach pushes Gladfield Vienna Malt (43.7%) close to parity with the Gladfield American Ale Malt base (46.5%). Vienna adds warmth, richness, and colour without the heavy caramel of crystal malts — a better foil for tropical and citrus hops. Gladfield Aurora (9.8%) contributes its characteristic bready, fruit-cake depth.

Hops

Mosaic and Riwaka in tandem across all stages:

• Boil: Mosaic 15 g at 60 min, then Mosaic 20 g + Riwaka 25 g at 30 min, Mosaic 25 g + Riwaka 25 g at 10 min
• Whirlpool: Mosaic 20 g + Riwaka 20 g (10-minute stand)
• Dry hop: Mosaic 80 g + Riwaka 100 g at day 5 (gravity ~1.006)

Mosaic’s earthy tropical depth and Riwaka’s passionfruit brightness complement each other — a pairing that works across both late additions and dry hop.

Fermentation

LalBrew Pomona at 18°C. Gravity hit 1.006 at day 5, triggering the dry hop addition. Temperature raised to 20°C after dry hop with spunding valve closed for CO₂ capture. Cooled to 4°C on day 13.

Packaging & Tasting

Mixed packaging on day 15 — 21 L total including 2 L bottle sample — carbonated to 2.4 vol CO₂. Tasted at packaging: good Riwaka flavour and clean finish.