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American hops give this 5% pale ale a fruity kick, and dry hopping with Mosaic adds a gentle floral, tropical mango aroma. The name nods to John Arkell, who farmed on the plains of Canada before he built the brewery, and the hops are the beer's own nod across the Atlantic. Head brewer Alex Arkell and his team created it; in 2020 it started on draught in a few pubs before it reached bottles.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
fruitytropicalfloral
fruity
tropical
floral
hoppy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical fruit and gentle floral notes from the Mosaic dry hop, evoking mango and stone fruit.
also:citrusy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voyager

◎ Appearance

Voyager presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evident in steady streams of small bubbles that support reliable lacing down the glass.

bright goldenclearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical fruit and gentle floral notes from the Mosaic dry hop, evoking mango and stone fruit. American hop character adds a fruity complexity that sits comfortably without aggression, balanced by a clean malt foundation.

tropical mangofloralstone fruitdry-hopped

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with pronounced fruity and citrus hop character. The mid-palate maintains a tropical note alongside a light, supportive malt body. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, finishing clean without harsh edges.

fruitycitrus-forwardmoderate bitternesscrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hop aroma and a light citrus note. Aftertaste remains refreshing and appetizing.

drycitrus lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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