Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.
Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for C-Star
◎ Appearance
C-Star presents a hazy, pale golden body with a fine, persistent head. The cloudiness from dry-hopping settles evenly throughout, creating visual softness without turbidity. Carbonation appears gentle and integrated, supporting a fine foam collar with good retention.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with a wave of fresh citrus peel—lemon and grapefruit—alongside green tea and herbal undertones from restrained noble hops. The dry-hop charge brings juicy stone fruit notes without any harsh solvent character. Malt presence remains subtle, allowing the hop aromatics to speak clearly.
◐ Taste
Entry is smooth and balanced, with soft citrus zest notes immediately apparent. The mid-palate carries the promised hop intensity—bittering and flavour work in tandem—but without grip or astringency; instead, a gentle frame that lets the juicy character breathe. Malt backbone provides just enough sweetness to prevent harshness, while a crisp, clean finish edge emerges mid-swallow.
◑ Finish
Lingering citrus zest fades slowly, leaving a dry, refreshing aftertaste with a light herbal echo. No sharp bitterness lingers; instead, an inviting dryness that encourages the next sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of C-Star
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with C-Star
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 hoppy, citrusy, hazy character as C-Star will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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