Northstar Pale Ale
A light pale ale, bright amber in colour, brewed in partnership with Yorkshire Air Ambulance: the brewery donates 5p for every pint or bottle sold to the helicopter service, which relies entirely on public donations. It sits on a smooth, soft malt base, with gentle bitterness and a crisp, clean, balanced finish, and at 3.4 % is among the lightest beers the brewery makes. Sold on draught and in bottle. Named after the North Star as a symbol of guidance and hope.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Northstar 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 clean, crisp, smooth character as Northstar Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
