hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Palm Break

Tap to rate

Tropical mango and papaya with a touch of sweet grapefruit, and a citrus punch from the hops. A West Coast session pale of 4%, hopped with Mosaic, Krush, Citra and Riwaka kief on Pale Ale, wheat and oat malts: full West Coast attitude without the heavyweight hangover. Sold as a taste of the tropics all the way from north-east Scotland.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Vibrant tropical fruit aromatics dominate, with ripe mango and papaya leading the charge, followed by sweet grapefruit citrus.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palm Break

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright, translucent clarity and a modest white head that settles to a thin collar. Fine carbonation delivers steady, delicate bubbles that rise cleanly through the body. Schaumhaftung is light but present, leaving sporadic traces of lacing on the glass.

pale goldbright clarityfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Vibrant tropical fruit aromatics dominate, with ripe mango and papaya leading the charge, followed by sweet grapefruit citrus. The Mosaic, Krush, Citra and Riwaka hops deliver a crisp, herbal-citrus backdrop that sits just behind the fruit notes. Subtle grain sweetness from the pale, wheat and oat malts anchors the nose without overpowering the hop expression.

mango, papayasweet grapefruitherbal citrusgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and bright, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma—mango and papaya lead on the palate. The mid-palate reveals balanced sweetness from the malt bill, while the hop bitterness (35 IBU) provides restrained structure and a citrus punch that lingers without becoming harsh. The wheat and oat malts contribute softness and body that prevents the beer from feeling thin despite the modest 4% ABV.

tropical fruit forwardbalanced sweetnesscitrus punchsoft, rounded mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Medium-short and erfrischend, with the citrus bitterness fading to a dry, clean conclusion. Aftertaste leans toward grapefruit zest and subtle grain dryness, inviting the next sip.

clean, drygrapefruit fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Palm Break

More from BrewDog

ALD IPA
ALD IPA
IPA
4.5% · 60 IBU
Find matches →
Barking Barrels
Barking Barrels
Hazy IPA
5.5% · 50 IBU
Find matches →
Black Heart
Black Heart
Irish Dry Stout
4.1% · 40 IBU
Find matches →
BrewDog Abstrakt AB:24
BrewDog Tactical Nuclear Penguin
Cloud Engine
Cloud Engine
Hazy IPA
7.8% · 50 IBU
Find matches →
Coastal Commander
Coastal Commander
West Coast IPA
5% · 60 IBU
Find matches →
Cold Beer
Cold Beer
Pale Lager
3.4% · 22 IBU
Find matches →

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 tropical, citrusy, fruity character as Palm Break will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all Pale Ale beers in hopIQ →Browse Scotland beers →