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A to the K is one of Alphabet's oldest beers, first brewed in Manchester and around since the end of 2014. It is an American pale ale at 5.6%, hopped with Columbus and Mosaic. The two varieties give it a tropical aroma, and the hop character stays pronounced from the first sip onwards. The finish is dry and clearly bitter rather than soft or sweet, so the beer reads as a firm, hop-led pale ale.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and passion fruit emerge from the Columbus and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for A to the K

◎ Appearance

A to the K presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms with moderate density and displays stable lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively, visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

bright goldenclearstable head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and passion fruit emerge from the Columbus and Mosaic hops. These aromatic hops are layered over a clean, subtle malt base that provides gentle grain sweetness without overwhelming the hop character. There is no yeast-driven or adjunct complexity; the focus remains squarely on hop-forward aromatics.

tropical fruitmango, passion fruithop-forwardclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate hop intensity that carries through from the first sip. The mid-palate maintains that pronounced hop character while a restrained malt sweetness provides structure and balance. Bitterness builds steadily and finishes firm, without any soft or sugary overlay—this is a distinctly dry, hop-led drinking experience.

pronounced hop bitetropical characterdry palaterestrained sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clearly bitter, with a lingering hop bitterness that persists well into the aftertaste. No residual sweetness or soft edges soften the departure.

drylingering bitternesshoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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