Black Isle Organic Pale Ale
First brewed in 2019 for the brewery's twenty-first birthday and originally sold as 21 Pale, this golden pale ale has since had its recipe adjusted. Lager and wheat malts form a light base for Simcoe, Citra and Nelson Sauvin hops. The brewery names fresh pine and citrus in the flavour and grapefruit and tangerine on the nose. Unfiltered and light in body, with the hops clearly ahead of the malt. On cask it appears under the older name Yellowhammer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Black Isle Organic Pale Ale
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 hoppy, citrusy, piney character as Black Isle Organic Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
