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Twisted Palm

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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
PaceSession

AWARDS

Best Australian Style Pale Ale · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
★Best Australian Style Pale Ale — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
orange
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and papaya—layered over orange zest and citrus notes.
also:bready,clean,hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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