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Pillows

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A New England style Pale Ale bursting with citrus, melon and berry, Pillows keeps the strength at 4.3%. It belongs to Boundary's core range and won Silver in 2026 in the Keg Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%) class at the first Indie Beer Awards Northern Ireland.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland)
Keg Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland) (Keg Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyberryjuicy
citrusy
berry
juicy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered beneath tropical melon and stone fruit character.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pillows

◎ Appearance

Pillows presents a hazy, golden-amber body with a light, wispy head that settles quickly. The cloudiness derives from suspended yeast and fine hop particles characteristic of the New England style. Carbonation is moderate, creating a soft, pillowy mouthfeel that mirrors the beer's name.

golden-amberhazy, brightsoft carbonationwispy head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and orange peel—layered beneath tropical melon and stone fruit character. Noble hop varieties contribute a clean, herbal backbone without sharp resin. A soft, yeasty undertone adds roundness without dominating the bouquet.

citrus, lemonmelon, tropicalnoble hopsoft yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a delicate, slightly sweet malt foundation supporting vibrant citrus and berry notes that build through the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU, arriving late and finishing clean rather than harsh. The body remains light and refreshing, allowing fruit flavors to remain in focus throughout.

citrus-forwardberry sweetnessbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and melon notes fading gracefully. No harsh bitterness persists; instead, a clean, slightly herbal aftertaste encourages another sip.

crisp finishcitrus lingerdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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