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Damn Fine Pale Ale

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A modern American Pale Ale hopped with two of the brewery's absolute favourite hops, Simcoe and Mosaic. Classic Simcoe aromas of pine and resin meet juicy pineapple from Mosaic; the beer is dank, moderately bitter, refreshing and seriously thirst-quenching. Barley malt, wheat and oats go into the brew, made in the former Landkær brewery premises in Gudumholm, home of Bad Seed since 2018.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinouspineydank
resinous
piney
dank
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous pine and incense from Simcoe, underpinned by a dank herbal quality.
also:wheat,citrusy
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Damn Fine Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing a fine particulate suspension that catches the light. The head forms quickly and persists with crisp white lacing that clings to the glass wall with each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout.

deep goldenclearpersistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine and incense from Simcoe, underpinned by a dank herbal quality. Mosaic hops bring bright, juicy tropical notes—pineapple and stone fruit—that sit pleasantly above the malt base. A gentle herbaceous earthiness rounds out the bouquet, creating a balanced and inviting first impression.

pine resintropical fruitdank herbsincensed

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with wheat and oat maltiness providing a soft, biscuity foundation. The mid-palate develops a juicy, citrus-forward character from the Mosaic while Simcoe's resinous bitterness crescendos steadily. Moderate bitterness peaks without harshness, and the finish remains dry and thirst-quenching throughout.

resinous bitterjuicy pineapplecrisp maltdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with lingering resin and a gentle citrus fade, complemented by a drying wheat note. The beer concludes clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without any cloying residue.

drylingering resinthirst-quenching
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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