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Grapefruit and citrus lead in Sharehold, a 4.8% Pale Ale from Belfast's member-owned Boundary. It was added to the brewery's range in 2026 and is sold in cans.

ABV
4.8%
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
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced grapefruit and citrus character, displaying vibrant noble hop aromatics that cut through cleanly.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sharehold

◎ Appearance

Sharehold presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, generating steady streams of bubbles that support stable lacing around the glass.

pale goldbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced grapefruit and citrus character, displaying vibrant noble hop aromatics that cut through cleanly. Subtle Malz undertones provide a soft backbone, while fermentation remains neutral and unobtrusive.

grapefruit, citrus forwardnoble hop characterclean fermentation

◐ Taste

On the palate, bright grapefruit and citrus flavors dominate the entry, supported by a light, grainy Malz foundation. The mid-palate remains dry and refreshing, with 35 IBU bitterness arriving as a moderate, clean finish that balances the fruit without harshness.

citrus-drivenlight Malz basemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with lingering grapefruit notes fading into a clean, crisp aftertaste. No astringency or rough edges remain.

dry, cleangrapefruit linger
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

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.

Pint glass

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

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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

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