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Echo

Bridge Road Brewers
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🌍 Australia · Extra Pale Ale · One of 13 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

Echo goes back to the first beer the brewery made in 2005 and carries a new name for a recipe that has kept moving since. Eldorado, Galaxy and Vic Secret lift an aroma of tropical fruit and citrus in which pineapple and lime stand out. Oats and flaked barley in the grist round out the body and take the edges off. At 24 IBU the bitterness stays low, which leaves a bright, easy-drinking beer with a clean finish.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
orange
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Echo

Appearance

Echo presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is modest but persistent, forming a fine white foam that clings to the glass in delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit esters—pineapple and lime dominate the initial impression, lifted by the three noble hop varieties. A soft malty base of oats and flaked barley provides gentle support without competing, adding subtle cereal notes that ground the aromatic profile. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no aggressive alcohol or harsh phenolics.

pineapple, limetropical fruitsoft grain backbone

Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with citrus and tropical notes following through from the aroma into the mid-palate. The oats and flaked barley contribute a smooth, slightly drying mouthfeel that prevents any heaviness despite the fuller body for the style. Bitterness remains restrained at 24 IBU, allowing hop character to express itself as flavor rather than harshness, finishing with an elegant dry quality.

citrus forwardsmooth grain texturerestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with lingering citrus notes fading quickly into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. The beer leaves the palate refreshed rather than saturated, inviting another sip.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Echo

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Echo

About Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra 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 Extra Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, citrusy, fruity character as Echo will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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