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28 Pale Ale

Burleigh Brewing Company
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🌍 Australia · Pale Ale · One of 175 Pale Ales in hopIQ

28 Pale Ale was part of Burleigh's core range for many years and now comes back as a limited release. It is brewed from malted barley, wheat and natural hops, with a hopping schedule aimed at fruit while the bitterness stays balanced. The beer pours deep amber under an off-white head and sits medium in body. Citrus, grapefruit and passionfruit rise over sweet biscuit malt, and the palate follows with lychee, a light stone-fruit note and a smooth, lightly bitter finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 28 Pale Ale

Appearance

28 Pale Ale presents a deep amber hue with good clarity and an off-white head that settles to a thin, persistent collar. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, contributing to steady lacing down the glass as you drink. The beer sits medium in body, suggesting restrained alcohol and a balanced malt foundation.

deep amberoff-white headmedium bodywell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and grapefruit notes, underscored by passionfruit and a suggestion of lychee. Beneath the fruit-forward hop character lies a sweet, biscuit-driven malt base that grounds the aromatics without overshadowing them. The natural hop selection delivers a clean, herbaceous accent without aggressive resinous notes.

citrus, grapefruitpassionfruit, lycheesweet biscuit maltnatural hops

Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with citrus and stone fruit notes developing across the mid-palate alongside soft peach character. The malt sweetness remains restrained, allowing tropical and fruity hop qualities to define the drinking experience. Bitterness builds gradually but stays balanced, finishing clean without harsh edges.

citrus-forwardstone fruit, peachtropical hopssmooth, balanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is smooth and lightly bitter, with no harsh residue or astringency. Citrus and fruit notes linger moderately, fading into a clean, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean finishcitrus lingerrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 28 Pale Ale

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

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 28 Pale Ale

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 citrusy, fruity, malty character as 28 Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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