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BeerRiff Pale Ale

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Dry hopped with Citra and Mosaic. Soft and juicy with pineapple and passionfruit character. Vegan friendly. BeerRiff's approachable marina pale — unfiltered and always fresh from the Swansea taproom overlooking the marina.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
peach
clean
Aroma
Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct pineapple and passionfruit character from the Citra and Mosaic dry hopping.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BeerRiff Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with a pale, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The beer presents a natural haze from its unfiltered state, imparting a soft, inviting cloudiness without opacity. A fine, persistent head forms readily, with good retention and delicate lacing around the glass.

golden-amberunfiltered, hazyfine carbonationgood head retention

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct pineapple and passionfruit character from the Citra and Mosaic dry hopping. The noble hops deliver a clean, herbal complexity beneath the fruit, while soft malt provides a gentle, nearly imperceptible foundation that allows the hop aromatics to shine.

pineapple, passionfruitcitrus-forwardclean herbal hopsoft malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, juicy entry that carries the tropical fruit character through the mid-palate without cloying sweetness. A moderate bitterness develops steadily, balancing the fruit and refreshing the mouth, while a hint of stone fruit adds dimension. The beer finishes with a dry, clean sensation that invites the next sip.

juicy tropical fruitmoderate bitternesscrisp, refreshingstone fruit undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually. A light, refreshing aftertaste persists without any harsh phenolic or unpleasant residue, leaving the palate ready for food or another pour.

dry, clean finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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