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Side Quest

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A hazy pale ale on an oat-heavy malt base that makes it soft and silky, with generous additions of Citra, Mosaic, Chinook and Summit. Bold tropical and citrus fruit on the nose; the palate is soft and full of juicy tropical hop flavour, bright and easy to drink. Hazy gold in the glass, with wheat alongside the oats and barley in the grist. Sold on keg. The name plays on the brewery's own origin story, as an exploration off the beaten track.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicywheat
tropical
juicy
wheat
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bold tropical fruit notes—mango and stone fruit—backed by bright citrus from the Citra and Mosaic hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Side Quest

◎ Appearance

Hazy gold in the glass with a soft, diffuse cloudiness from the wheat and oat adjuncts. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation evident throughout. Generous lacing clings to the glass as the beer is consumed.

hazy goldsoft headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold tropical fruit notes—mango and stone fruit—backed by bright citrus from the Citra and Mosaic hops. A subtle grainy sweetness from the oat-heavy malt base rounds out the bouquet without dominating.

tropical fruitbright citrusgrainy sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and full-bodied, with the oat and wheat base delivering a silky mouthfeel. Juicy tropical hop flavour dominates the mid-palate, while Summit and Chinook provide a balanced bitterness of 40 IBU that remains restrained and integrated. The finish is clean and refreshing without harsh edges.

silky mouthfeeljuicy tropicalbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and bright, with citrus and tropical notes lingering gently on the palate. The beer drinks easy and inviting, leaving no astringent aftertaste.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

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