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Beechworth Pale Ale

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First brewed in 2005 and still the best-known beer of the house, Beechworth Pale Ale rests on a wide hop bill spanning Australian, American and New Zealand varieties over a base of ale malt, wheat and light crystal. Grapefruit and passionfruit lead the aroma, with pine resin and a thread of gooseberry behind them. The malt contributes a light biscuit sweetness that carries the hops without weighing them down, and a moderate bitterness runs into a dry, clean finish.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

#14 · 2025
GABS Hottest 100
#11 · 2024
GABS Hottest 100
Gold Medal · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
★#14 — GABS Hottest 100
★#11 — GABS Hottest 100
★Gold Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
clean
resinous
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and passionfruit—supported by an earthy pine resin character and subtle gooseberry undertones.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beechworth Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Beechworth presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds substantial lacing down the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

golden, clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and passionfruit—supported by an earthy pine resin character and subtle gooseberry undertones. The hop-forward profile shows excellent complexity from the Australian, American, and New Zealand variety blend, remaining inviting and balanced without excessive alcohol heat.

grapefruit, passionfruitpine resingooseberryhop-forward

◐ Taste

Entry presents bright citrus and hoppy bitterness alongside a light biscuit maltiness from the ale malt and wheat base. The mid-palate maintains clean, resinous hop character with a thread of berry fruit, while the moderate bitterness (32 IBU) integrates smoothly without overwhelming the delicate malt sweetness.

citrusy, dryhoppy, pineybready maltinessbitter, resinous

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lingering hop bitterness and a clean mineral quality that invites another sip. The aftertaste remains refreshing without any cloying sweetness or harsh alcohol impression.

dry, cleanlingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

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