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Twisted Palm

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

Twisted Palm is the relaxed pale ale of Burleigh's core range, brewed from malted barley, hops and water. Its hopping schedule is built around tropical fruit rather than bitterness, which stays moderate. The beer pours light amber-gold with a steady white head. Aromas of orange, ripe mango and papaya rise over a soft biscuit malt base. The palate stays easy and rounded, with juicy tropical fruit, a gentle citrus edge and a smooth, lightly bitter finish that keeps the fruit in front.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

Best Australian Style Pale Ale · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Best Australian Style Pale Ale — Australian International Beer Awards
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

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
tropical
juicy
orange
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twisted Palm

Appearance

Twisted Palm presents a light amber-gold hue with excellent clarity. A steady white head forms on the pour and maintains good retention, building a delicate lacing pattern down the glass as you drink. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

light amber-goldwhite headclear and bright

Aroma

The nose leads with distinct tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and papaya—layered over orange zest and citrus notes. A soft, grainy biscuit maltiness underpins the bouquet without overwhelming it, creating balance between fruit-forward hop character and a gentle, bready foundation.

tropical fruitorange and citrussoft malt base

Taste

The palate entry is juicy and rounded, with tropical fruit and orange taking center stage. Mid-palate develops a gentle citrus edge while the biscuit malt provides subtle sweetness and body. The finish carries a smooth, lightly bitter quality that keeps the fruit profile forward without astringency.

juicy tropicalgentle citrus edgesmooth finish

Finish

A clean, moderately dry finish closes the experience, with residual orange and mango notes lingering softly on the palate. The bitterness is restrained and refined, supporting rather than dominating.

dry and cleanfruity aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Twisted Palm

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 Twisted Palm

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 tropical, fruity, juicy character as Twisted Palm will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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