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Lone Cone

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A single-hop pale ale built entirely on Simcoe, used in several forms at once – T90 pellets, Cryo hops and two concentrated hop products – to show how much range one variety can deliver. The result leans juicy rather than bitter: ripe peach and apricot up front, then grapefruit and orange peel, with a light pine resin note that Simcoe brings in the background. A pale malt base keeps the body medium and the finish dry at 5.5 % ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicypeachhoppy
juicy
peach
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—peach and apricot dominate—supported by citrus peel and a subtle herbal-pine undertone.
also:piney,clean
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lone Cone

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation that builds a fine white head. The foam displays good retention and lacing, clinging to the glass in delicate patterns as you drink. Light passes cleanly through the body, revealing the beer's translucent character.

golden amberbright clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—peach and apricot dominate—supported by citrus peel and a subtle herbal-pine undertone. Simcoe's versatility emerges across different presentations: the T90 pellets and cryo hops layer juicy, fresh notes while the concentrated hop products add depth and resinous complexity. A clean malt foundation lingers beneath without obscuring the hop expression.

ripe peach, apricotcitrus peelpiney resinjuicy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright stone-fruit and orange notes, delivering immediate juiciness without aggressive bitterness. Mid-palate reveals grapefruit and a light pine-resin character that adds structure without dominating. The medium body carries the flavors evenly, while restrained bitterness keeps the beer balanced and refreshing rather than harsh.

juicy stone fruitgrapefruit, orangesoft resin notesdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and a faint pine echo that fades gradually. At 5.5% ABV, the beer drinks light and refreshing, leaving no warming sensation or heavy residue.

drycitrus fadecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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