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8th Birthday : Glasshouse

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Juicy pale ale with passion fruit, red berries and a cheeky dank finish. Brewed with Glasshouse for the brewery's eighth birthday on Heidelberg pilsner malt, oats, white wheat and chit malt for a super light colour, fermented with Burlington Ale yeast and dry hopped at 15 g/l with Cryo Strata, HBC 630 and Citra. 5.5 %.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicydankhoppy
juicy
dank
hoppy
berry
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical notes—passion fruit and citrus zest from the Cryo Strata and Citra hops—layered with subtle red berry undertones.
also:wheat,clean
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 8th Birthday : Glasshouse

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacework. The beer presents a bright, luminous quality typical of its light malt bill, with steady carbonation visible throughout the body.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit and tropical notes—passion fruit and citrus zest from the Cryo Strata and Citra hops—layered with subtle red berry undertones. A delicate herbal, resinous dankness emerges underneath, while the oats and wheat provide a soft, gentle cereal sweetness that grounds the aromatics without heaviness.

passion fruitred berriesherbal danknesssoft cereal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a juicy, fruit-forward entry—bright passion fruit and citrus flavors dominate the mid-palate without aggressive bitterness. The 35 IBU is well-integrated, offering a clean, spicy herbal snap that enhances rather than overwhelms. The oat and wheat base adds body and a subtle silky texture, while white malt contributes a crisp finish.

juicy fruit-forwardherbal snapclean bitternesssilky mouthfeel

◑ Finish

A dry, lingering finish with the cheeky dank character making a memorable exit—resinous and slightly herbal notes persist alongside fading citrus. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without astringency.

drydank resinousrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

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.

Pint glass

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

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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.

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