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Flamingo Lingo

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A double dry-hopped New England pale ale at a sessionable 4.4 %. Tropical fruit leads, built on Citra, Mosaic and El Dorado, with Idaho 7 named in some retail listings. The hop load is big while the strength stays low, which makes it an easy pale ale to keep drinking. It is the most-rated beer on the brewery's Untappd account, with over a thousand ratings.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads immediately with tropical fruit esters—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit—driven by the Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hop blend.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flamingo Lingo

◎ Appearance

Flamingo Lingo presents a bright golden hue with light haziness characteristic of the New England pale ale style. The head forms quickly and maintains decent retention, with fine bubbles creating delicate lacing down the glass. Moderate carbonation lifts the body without excessive aggression.

golden, hazybright carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads immediately with tropical fruit esters—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit—driven by the Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hop blend. Subtle citrus zest and pine undertones emerge beneath the fruit-forward presentation. Light bready malt provides a restrained base that supports rather than dominates.

tropical fruit forwardcitrus zestpineapple and mango

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma—juicy stone fruit and citrus notes build across the palate. Bitterness sits at moderate levels, integrating smoothly without sharp edges; the hop load feels substantial yet remains balanced for the beer's sessionable strength. Malt sweetness provides just enough structure to prevent the beer from thinning out.

juicy, soft bitternessbalanced hop presenceclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with lingering citrus and a whisper of pine fading cleanly. Aftertaste remains pleasant and unobtrusive, inviting another sip.

dry, crispcitrus fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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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