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Mid Tide

Burleigh Brewing Company
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🌍 Australia · Mid-Strength Pale Ale · One of 20 Mid-Strength Pale Ales in hopIQ

Mid Tide is Burleigh's mid-strength ale at 3 per cent, named after the tide conditions that bring the best waves to the point at Burleigh. It is brewed from malted barley and natural hops and hopped with a light hand, aiming for fruit rather than bitterness. The beer is golden with a faint amber tint. Aromas of soft stone fruit, light citrus and fresh bread lead into a palate that feels fuller than its strength suggests, with a gentle biscuit malt note, subtle fruit and a crisp, clean finish.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mid Tide

◎ Appearance

Mid Tide presents a bright golden hue with a faint amber tint, conveying both lightness and subtle warmth. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, delicate head that exhibits good retention and lacing. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, giving the beer an inviting visual freshness.

golden with amber tintclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft stone fruit and light citrus notes, supported by a gentle fresh bread character. The hop profile is restrained, allowing the fruit-forward aromatics to take precedence without aggressive herbal or resinous qualities. Beneath these primary notes lies a subtle malty sweetness that grounds the overall composition.

stone fruitlight citrusfresh breadsoft hop character

◐ Taste

The palate feels remarkably fuller than the 3% ABV suggests, opening with a gentle biscuit malt foundation. Subtle peach and stone fruit flavours emerge mid-palate, supported by a light hop presence that leans toward fruit rather than bitterness. The finish is crisp and clean, with no lingering warmth or astringency.

biscuit maltpeachfull body for strengthclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a quick fade that leaves no harsh edges. A delicate fruitiness persists briefly before the palate returns to neutrality.

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

How to get the most out of Mid Tide

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 Mid Tide

About Mid-Strength Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength 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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

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

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