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Atom Pale Ale

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A hazy English IPA with Jester and Olicana hops, packed with lashings of grapefruit and orange. Atom's approachable everyday pale — citrusy and hop-forward. Available at both Hull taprooms and distributed across East Yorkshire.

ABV
4.5%
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
hoppycitrusyorange
hoppy
citrusy
orange
clean
fruity
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate immediately.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Atom Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Atom Pale Ale presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and protein matter, characteristic of its English IPA styling. The head forms quickly and retains a fine, persistent collar with visible lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's crisp presentation.

pale goldenhazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate immediately. Jester and Olicana hops deliver a clean, grassy herbaceousness beneath the fruit character, with subtle floral undertones. Light malt backbone adds a gentle sweetness without overshadowing the hop-forward profile.

citrus zestgrapefruitherbalorange peel

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors building across the palate. Mid-palate showcases the interplay of orange and grapefruit with a balanced, food-friendly bitterness from the 38 IBUs—assertive enough to define character without harsh edges. Light body and clean fermentation allow hop flavors to project clearly, finishing with a subtle herbal dryness.

citrusybalanced bitternesscleanlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes fading into a gentle herbal aftertaste. Carbonation provides lift, encouraging the next sip without leaving residual sweetness.

drycitrus lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
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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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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