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Stand By You

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Stand By You is a hazy pale ale that the brewery built to put the New Zealand hop Riwaka in the spotlight. Tasters describe it as juicy, fresh and distinctly grapefruity, without the pithy or drying edge that often comes with that fruit. Wheat and oats in the grist give a soft, full body and the cloudy look. Bitterness is moderate, and the finish stays fruity rather than dry. In strength it sits between the session beers and the IPAs of the house.

ABV
5.2%
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
fruityjuicywheat
fruity
juicy
wheat
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
Riwaka hops lead with a distinctive grapefruit character—tart citrus zest and resinous undertones without any harsh pithy edge.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stand By You

◎ Appearance

Stand By You presents a hazy golden-amber body with fine suspended yeast particles that create a soft, cloudy veil throughout. The head forms quickly and persists with moderate density, leaving a light network of lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle, appropriate to the beer's moderate strength and soft malt bill.

hazy goldenpersistent headfine suspension

◌ Aroma

Riwaka hops lead with a distinctive grapefruit character—tart citrus zest and resinous undertones without any harsh pithy edge. Beneath the hops, soft wheat and oat notes emerge, contributing a subtle grain sweetness and a gentle, bready softness. A whisper of yeast adds body to the nose without dominating.

grapefruit zestcitrus forwardsoft grainresinous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright grapefruit and citrus notes that feel fresh and juicy rather than sharp. Wheat and oats create a pillowy, full mouthfeel that carries the hop character forward without drying. Bitterness settles in at a moderate level—enough to balance the fruit without asserting itself; the finish leans into fruity notes rather than astringency.

juicy citrusfull bodybalanced bitternessgrapefruit juice

◑ Finish

The finish holds medium length, with grapefruit and subtle grain sweetness lingering on the palate. No harsh dry edge or harsh bitterness remains—just a clean, fruity fade that invites another sip.

fruity aftertasteclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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

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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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