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Hop Pickers' Pale

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Hop Pickers' Pale is a hazy pale ale written as an ode to the London families who spent their summers in the hop fields of Kent. Citra, Nectaron and Hallertau Blanc give a punch bowl of tropical fruit with orange, pineapple, white grape and ripe mango. A light malt base with a generous share of wheat keeps the body soft, an expressive English ale yeast supports the fruit, and the bitterness stays gentle. Launched in 2025 as a summer beer, it is now a year-round release.

ABV
4.2%
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
tropicalwheatfruity
tropical
wheat
fruity
orange
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Bright tropical fruit dominates the nose—ripe mango, pineapple, and white grape notes lead, with a subtle orange zest underpinning.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Pickers' Pale

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold with a soft, diffuse cloudiness throughout the body. A modest off-white head forms quickly and settles to a thin collar with light lacing. The haziness arises from suspended yeast and grain proteins rather than poor clarity, characteristic of the style.

pale goldhazy, yeast-bornedelicate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright tropical fruit dominates the nose—ripe mango, pineapple, and white grape notes lead, with a subtle orange zest underpinning. Soft wheat and pale Malz provide a gentle, bready foundation without astringency. The English ale yeast contributes a clean, fruity character that does not mask the hop expression.

mango, pineapple, white grapeorange zestsoft, clean fermentationwheat, pale grain

◐ Taste

The entry is soft and slightly creamy, with wheat and pale Malz delivering a delicate body that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate unfolds with tropical stone fruit and citrus from Citra, Nectaron, and Hallertau Blanc, creating a balanced fruit-forward character. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, finishing with gentle herbal resin rather than sharp bite.

tropical fruit forwardsoft malt bodygentle, integrated bitternesspineapple, orange persistence

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with tropical notes fading gradually into a subtle herbaceous dryness. No harsh bitterness lingers; instead, the aftertaste remains fruit-forward and inviting.

dry, refreshinglingering citrusno astringency
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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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