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Citrus fruit and hop resin lead the light, refreshing nose. The malty body is medium-full and well attenuated with a medium crispness, and the bitterness stays at a medium level, so the aroma of the American hops stands out: Simcoe and Cascade lead, and Chinook joins them in the brew. Golden under a low, dense head, infusion-mashed, a lighter take on an American IPA at 12° original gravity.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
malty
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and prominent hop resin, driven by Simcoe and Cascade varieties with Chinook in support.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clock

◎ Appearance

Clock presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head is low but dense, clinging to the glass with consistent lacing as you drink. The overall impression is of a well-defined, classically proportioned American pale ale.

golden, clearfine carbonationdense head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and prominent hop resin, driven by Simcoe and Cascade varieties with Chinook in support. These American noble hops create a fresh, herbal character with subtle pine undertones. The malt base recedes gracefully, providing only a soft, grainy foundation that allows the hop aromatics to shine.

citrus-forwardresinous hop profileSimcoe, Cascade, Chinook

◐ Taste

The palate is medium-full and well-attenuated, arriving with a crisp, clean entry that transitions into a balanced interplay of malty sweetness and hop bitterness. Citrus and pine flavours persist through the mid-palate, with the medium bitterness (35 IBU) providing structure without overwhelming the delicate hop character. The body is light yet substantial, refreshing rather than heavy.

balanced hop-maltmedium bitternesscrisp, clean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering citrus and resinous hop notes that fade gradually. A pleasant crispness remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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