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Pie Face

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Pie Face is a low-strength pale ale in the West Coast manner. Classic hop flavours of bright citrus and pine sit on a noticeable malt base, and the beer ends with a clean, snappy bitterness. The brewery describes it as crisp and refreshing and as a nod to old-school West Coast beers. It is brewed in batches and returns to the range at intervals.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with classic citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—followed by herbaceous pine character that defines the hop profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pie Face

◎ Appearance

Pie Face presents a clear, bright golden hue typical of the West Coast pale ale tradition. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp visual character.

bright goldenclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with classic citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—followed by herbaceous pine character that defines the hop profile. Beneath these bright aromatics lies a solid malt foundation offering subtle bread and biscuit undertones. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

citrus, pineherbaceousbiscuit malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and approachable, with the malt providing a clean, slightly sweet base that grounds the beer. Mid-palate citrus and pine notes develop nicely alongside the malt character, creating good balance. The finish builds toward a clean, snappy bitterness—35 IBUs expressed with clarity—that leaves no astringency or harshness.

balanced citrus-pine-maltclean bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with the bitter character receding quickly to leave a pleasant, lingering malt sweetness. Low alcohol content (3.4% ABV) ensures the finish remains light and drinkable without any warming sensation.

dry, short finishlight malt aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
76
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

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

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