Beers similar to Cynic

Belgian Pale Ale·United States·6.5% ABV·One of 34 Belgian Pale Ales in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Cynic's hoppy and dry character. Cynic is Surly's first summer seasonal, from 2006: a hoppy, pale gold Belgian-style pale ale at 6.5% ABV. Belgian yeast and Columbus and Slovenian Styrian Goldings hops give notes of lemony citrus from the hops and black pepper spice from the yeast, with a dry, tingly finish. Brewed with Pilsner, aromatic malt and oats at 14 degrees Plato. Variety pack and draught.

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10 beers like Cynic

Happy Coincidence

Tap Social Movement

United Kingdom · Belgian Pale Ale · 4.8%

ALTERNATIVE

75%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors Cynic's spiciness and citrus notes — plus bitterness, crisper carbonation, minus noble hop character.

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Structure: crisper, sweeter

Compared to Cynicbitterrefreshingnoble-hopyeasty

Structure: Very close — a touch more texture, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: crisper, sweeter

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Orval

Brasserie d'Orval

Belgium · Belgian Pale Ale · 6.2%

ALTERNATIVE

73%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps spiciness and yeast character like Cynic, adds earthy notes, crisper carbonation, drops noble hop character.

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Structure: crisper, a touch fuller

Compared to Cynicearthybitterfloralcitrusynoble-hop

Structure: Very close — a touch more texture, a touch more body.

Structure: crisper, a touch fuller

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Devotion

The Lost Abbey

United States · Belgian Blonde Ale · 6%

ALTERNATIVE

73%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more grass notes, crisper carbonation, no citrus notes — spiciness and noble hop character as with Cynic.

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Structure: crisper, sweeter

Compared to Cynicgrassylightcleancitrusycrisp

Structure: Very close — a touch more texture, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: crisper, sweeter

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Mischief

The Bruery

United States · Belgian Strong Golden Ale · 8.5%

72%

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Alongside Cynic on spiciness and citrus notes: adds floral notes, fuller-bodied, drops noble hop character.

Structure: a touch fuller, crisper

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Grimbergen Belgian Pale Ale

Grimbergen

Belgium · Belgian Pale Ale · 5.5%

71%

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Shares spiciness and citrus notes with Cynic; adds tropical notes, crisper carbonation, but drops noble hop character.

Structure: crisper, sweeter

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Dageraad Blonde

Dageraad Brewing

Canada · Belgian Blonde Ale · 7.5%

70%

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Same spiciness and citrus notes as Cynic, adds nutty notes, crisper carbonation, but without the hop character.

Structure: crisper, a touch fuller

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Hoppeland

Alder Beer Co.

Italy · Belgian Blonde Ale · 5.5%

70%

MATCH

As with Cynic, same spiciness and yeast character; adds floral notes, crisper carbonation, no noble hop character.

Structure: crisper, a touch fuller

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Gaston

Burning Sky Brewery

United Kingdom · Belgian Pale Ale · 6%

69%

MATCH

Like Cynic on spiciness and yeast character — adds earthy notes, crisper carbonation, but without the noble hop character.

Structure: crisper, sweeter

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Ename Pater

Brouwerij Roman

Belgium · Belgian Pale Ale · 5.5%

69%

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Crisper — same citrus notes and fruit notes as Cynic, adds herbal notes, crisper carbonation, but without the spiciness.

Structure: crisper, sweeter

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St-Feuillien Blonde

Brasserie St-Feuillien

Belgium · Belgian Blonde Ale · 7.5%

69%

MATCH

Crisper — same spiciness and citrus notes as Cynic, adds bitterness, crisper carbonation, but without the noble hop character.

Structure: crisper, a touch fuller

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