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Tall Tales

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Grapefruit, pineapple and lemon drive this fruity, light pale ale. Its name comes from a mysterious tale about a crocodile spotted in the River Avon in Bristol. Tall Tales is among the brewery's newest beers, sold in bottles and cans at 4.5%, with an alcohol-free sibling, Tall Tales Zero, beside it.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyfruityorange
citrusy
fruity
orange
tropical
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—prominent grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with subtle tropical pineapple undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tall Tales

◎ Appearance

Tall Tales presents a bright, golden-amber hue characteristic of well-balanced pale ales. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and evident, supporting a clean, inviting visual profile.

golden-amberclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—prominent grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with subtle tropical pineapple undertones. A clean, herbaceous hop character provides backbone without overwhelming the fruit-forward expression. Underlying pale malt contributes a gentle, grain-derived sweetness that frames the aromatic complexity.

citrus zestgrapefruittropical pineappleherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with citrus flavours immediately taking center stage. The mid-palate develops a balanced interplay between fruit-driven character and restrained bitterness, while pale malt provides a light, dry foundation without heaviness. Moderate hop bitterness (35 IBU) resolves into a refreshing finish that maintains clarity throughout.

citrus-drivenbalanced bitternessdry malt baserefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with lingering citrus notes fading into a gently bitter aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or harsh astringency remains—just crisp, refreshing dryness.

clean finishlingering citrusdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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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