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Sunglow

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Citrus, orange zest and mango come first, with hints of pineapple and passion fruit behind them. The bitterness is balanced and the mouthfeel smooth, which keeps this pale ale light and refreshing. Sunglow is a staple of Alefarm's core range, made with malted barley, oats and wheat and hopped with Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7 and El Dorado.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyorangetropical
citrusy
orange
tropical
hoppy
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—fresh orange zest and bergamot—followed by tropical fruit notes of mango, pineapple and passion fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunglow

◎ Appearance

Sunglow presents a bright golden-amber hue typical of its SRM 8 specification, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating a gentle cascade when poured, while good head retention leaves delicate lacing on the glass.

golden-amberbright and clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—fresh orange zest and bergamot—followed by tropical fruit notes of mango, pineapple and passion fruit. The Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7 and El Dorado hop blend creates an inviting, aromatic profile with subtle herbal undertones that frame the experience without overwhelming it.

citrus zesttropical fruitmango and pineappleclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with bright orange and citrus flavours developing across the mid-palate. The wheat and oat adjuncts lend a subtle softness and smoothness that balances the moderate hop bitterness (35 IBU), preventing any harshness while maintaining structure. The finish is dry and refreshing, leaving a lingering citrus note without astringency.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeeldry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, with residual orange and tropical fruit character fading gracefully. No lingering heaviness or harshness remains, allowing the refreshing character to shine through until the very end.

drycitrus aftertastelight and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
72
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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