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Beacon Draught

Green Beacon Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Mid-Strength Pale Ale · One of 20 Mid-Strength Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mid-Strength Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Beacon Draught

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Beacon Draught

About Mid-Strength Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, clean, crisp character as Beacon Draught will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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