Bin Bawn Pale Ale
Bin Bawn was the first beer Ballykilcavan released and is named after one of the barley fields on the farm. Pale, crystal and amber malts, all made from the farm's own barley, give it a grainy, slightly biscuity base. Bittering hops and citrus aroma hops are set against that, so the beer stays balanced instead of hop-led. At 4.6% it drinks crisp and light.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Bin Bawn Pale Ale
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, light, malty character as Bin Bawn Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.