Trail
One of the brewery's first beers from 2016, named after hikes in the hills around Canberra. It follows the American pale ale tradition, with Ella, Simcoe, Cascade and Galaxy hops over a well-balanced malt base. Pine and citrus lead the flavour, with grapefruit and orange peel from Cascade and Simcoe and a tropical passionfruit note from the Australian varieties. The beer pours golden and slightly cloudy, with a floral aroma and smooth bitterness at 4.7 % ABV.
AWARDS
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Trail
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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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 piney, citrusy, tropical character as Trail will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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