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Beacon Draught

Australia·Mid-Strength Pale Ale
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Beacon Draught is Green Beacon's mid-strength pale ale, brewed to 3.5 % ABV with a modern flavour profile. It pours bright and golden. Stone fruit leads the aroma, and the palate stays light, with a soft malt base behind the fruit. Bitterness is low and the finish is clean and crisp. The lower alcohol gives the beer a lean body that suits longer sessions without losing its fruit character.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
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
fruitycleanmalty
fruity
clean
malty
peach
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with forward stone fruit—peach and apricot—backed by a soft, bready Malz foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beacon Draught

◎ Appearance

Beacon Draught presents a bright, golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms moderately and settles to a thin, persistent collar with good lacing retention down the glass. Light catches the beer cleanly, revealing its luminous pale character.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with forward stone fruit—peach and apricot—backed by a soft, bready Malz foundation. Noble hop character emerges as a delicate floral and herbal note rather than assertive resin. No esters or off-notes; the aroma remains clean and inviting throughout.

stone fruitpeachsoft Malznoble hop

◐ Taste

Entry is light and fruit-forward, with peach and subtle orchard notes carried by a lean, well-balanced Malz body. Mid-palate remains soft without becoming thin; bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, present only as a gentle grip that never overwhelms. The low alcohol allows the fruit character to persist without heat or astringency.

fruity palatesoft Malzlow bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with fruit fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering harshness or cloying sweetness; the beer leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

clean finishcrispdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

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What is a Mid-Strength 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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

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