Back In Bract 101
A 3.8 % pale ale that is sessionable but full of punch. Light grapefruit rind and white peach on the aroma, big grapefruit juice and zest on the palate, then bitter limes and freshly harvested rhubarb. Hopped with the experimental New Zealand hop NZH 101 and Wai-iti. In the Back In Bract project, a different New Zealand hop takes the lead each time.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Back In Bract 101
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 citrusy, hoppy, bitter character as Back In Bract 101 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.