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Simple Pleasures

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Grapefruit and tropical fruit at full volume. Falconers Flight and Mosaic carry the hops in this session-strength pale ale, which the brewery sends out as an everyday drinker. It comes in two strengths: 4% in cans and 3.5% on draught. Earlier it was known as Pale Ale - Yellow, and it has been listed since at least 2020, on cask as well as draught.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Grapefruit and tropical fruit dominate the nose with immediate presence.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Simple Pleasures

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and good transparency. A modest white head forms with decent retention and fine Schaumkleiden down the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Grapefruit and tropical fruit dominate the nose with immediate presence. Falconers Flight and Mosaic hops deliver citrus zest, stone fruit, and subtle floral undertones. The Malz base remains restrained, allowing hop character to take center stage.

grapefruit, citrustropical fruitfloral hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and stone fruit, carrying the tropical hop profile through cleanly. Bitterness arrives measured and integrated at 35 IBU, providing structure without harshness. The Malz foundation is light and slightly grainy, supporting rather than competing with hop expression.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

Crisp and erfrischend, with the grapefruit note persisting gently into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades to a dry edge, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

grapefruit persistencedry
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
74
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, citrusy, fruity character as Simple Pleasures will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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