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Big, punchy tropical hop character is what this pale ale is about. The hops are picked in season from the best the USA has to offer, with Mosaic and Citra in the lead and Kush in the mix too. An oat-heavy malt bill gives it a hazy, light and fluffy body that feels almost cloud-like, and at around 5% it is made for sessions. It was last poured on cask and draught in September 2026.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and stone fruit—driven by the Mosaic and Citra hop blend.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for APA

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber body with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The cloudiness stems from the oat-forward malt bill and natural haze from the hop profile, creating a soft, diffused appearance. Bright carbonation sits beneath the surface, giving the beer a lively, effervescent quality.

golden-amber, hazyfine white headsoft cloud-like clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and stone fruit—driven by the Mosaic and Citra hop blend. A secondary wave of citrus zest and light pine follows, with Kush adding subtle herbal complexity. Beneath the hop character sits a gentle, biscuity maltiness from the oat-heavy grain bill, grounding the aromatic profile without overpowering it.

tropical fruit, mango, passion fruitcitrus zest, pineoat maltiness

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and bright with the same tropical hop character found on the nose—juicy and punchy on entry. Mid-palate reveals a soft, fluffy mouthfeel from the oat base, with gentle caramel sweetness balancing the moderate biterness. The 35 IBUs provide structure and definition without harsh edges, allowing the hop character to remain the focus through to the finish.

tropical hops, juicysoft, fluffy bodymoderate bitterness, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus and herbal notes from the Kush hops gradually fading. A light dryness emerges without astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip in true session style.

citrus lingerrefreshing, dry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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.

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