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Alphabet Pale Ale

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Alphabet's everyday pale — available on draught at the Manchester railway arch taproom. Citrusy, refreshing, and emblematic of the Piccadilly brewery cluster's hop-forward approach.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel—backed by herbaceous Edelhopfen character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alphabet Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, fine-grained head that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visible, generating steady streams of bubbles from the base. Lacing forms clean bands down the sides as the beer is consumed.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel—backed by herbaceous Edelhopfen character. A subtle biscuit-like malt foundation supports the aromatic profile without overwhelming it. The overall impression is bright and fresh, with no harsh edges or solvent notes.

citrus peelherbaceous hopsbiscuity maltcrisp and clean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with citric hop flavors immediately apparent on the mid-palate. A restrained yet defined bitterness—appropriate to the IBU level—develops cleanly without astringency. The Malz backbone remains light and lean, allowing the hop profile to remain the focal point throughout.

bright citrusdefined bitternesslean bodyhop-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering moderately on the palate. The aftertaste is clean, with no sticky residue or excessive drying sensation.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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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.

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