Pale Brummie
Pale Brummie is the brewery's pale ale and one of its first two beers, in the range since 2017; the name borrows the nickname for people from Birmingham. British floor malt gives a light base, British hops provide the bitterness, and New World varieties add a clear citrus note. At 4.0% it sits at session strength and finishes fresh and thirst-quenching. It is poured from cask and keg and sold in cans, and took silver at the regional SIBA awards in 2021 and 2026.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pale Brummie
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.
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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 refreshing, citrusy, light character as Pale Brummie will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.