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It's All About... Manilita

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A juicy single-hop pale ale at 5.8 %, brewed with Freestyle Hops in New Zealand. Manilita is an experimental aroma hop from their breeding programme, and it brings tropical fruit, red berries and a kiss of pink grapefruit. The beer is part of the It's All About... series of single-hop brews, letting one hop speak for itself.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
juicyfruitytropical
juicy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
berry
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and stone fruit—layered beneath bright citrus hints of pink grapefruit and blood orange.
also:clean,malty
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for It's All About... Manilita

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with light clarity and active carbonation visible throughout. The head is modest but persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance typical of well-crafted pale ales.

bright goldenclear, lightfine lacingactive carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and stone fruit—layered beneath bright citrus hints of pink grapefruit and blood orange. A subtle red berry character emerges in the background, supported by clean Edelhopfen aromatics with no harsh vegetal notes. The malz contributes only a soft, pale backdrop, allowing the Manilita hop to dominate.

tropical fruitpink grapefruitred berriesclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate is juicy and fruit-forward from the first sip, with tropical stone fruit flavors building across the mid-palate. A gentle citrus bitterness emerges without aggression, balancing the fruit sweetness and contributing a refreshing quality. The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering berry notes and a moderate dry sensation that invites another drink.

juicy, fruitytropical stone fruitgentle bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with pink grapefruit pith and faint berry notes persisting for a moderate length. The bitterness fades quickly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry, refreshingmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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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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