Loch Ness
Loch Ness offers a bouquet of fruit and citrus, drawn from Perle hops and elderflower in a mash with a high proportion of wheat, light golden at 4.3% ABV. The Loch Ness Brewing Company was first created beside the water itself, and since late 2016 its brands have been in the hands of The Cobbs Group and Cairngorm Brewery.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Loch Ness
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.
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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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 fruity, wheat, citrusy character as Loch Ness will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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