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Get The Time

BeerRiff Brewing
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🌍 United Kingdom · Pale Ale · One of 118 Pale Ales in hopIQ

A New Zealand pale ale on four hops, three of them from the experimental Bract programme: NZH 109, NZH 106 and Wai-iti, alongside Nelson Sauvin. Soft and juicy, with the classic New Zealand hop character. Originally brewed for the Little Summer Beer Bash — the brewery kept some of the trial hops back and has since contracted them. Five percent.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
juicy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Get The Time

Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that settles into delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a lively visual presence in the glass without appearing overworked.

pale goldenbright, clearfine white head

Aroma

The nose leads with classic New Zealand hop character: bright citrus and stone fruit notes from Nelson Sauvin, followed by tropical fruit and subtle herbaceous elements from the Bract programme varieties NZH 109, NZH 106, and Wai-iti. The aromatic profile is clean and focused, with a soft backbone of biscuit malt that frames without dominating.

citrus, stone fruittropical, herbaceousclean and focused

Taste

The palate opens with juicy, fruit-forward hop character that carries through the mid-palate without becoming astringent. A measured bitterness (approximately 50 IBU equivalent) arrives in the middle register, balancing the sweetness of light malt with crisp, refreshing acidity. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus and a faint herbal note.

juicy, fruit-forwardcrisp, drymeasured bitterness

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with residual citrus and a subtle grassy herb edge that fades gracefully. The mouthfeel remains smooth and refreshing throughout.

citrus, herbalclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Get The Time

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

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
Recommended for this style

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 juicy, hoppy, fruity character as Get The Time will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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