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Aleph 1

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Rich lychee, ripe mango and sweet cotton candy come together in a classic smooth and hazy body that drinks effortlessly. Aleph 1 develops Cloudwater's 2023 pale ale Concrete Jungle: it is co-fermented with a house blend yeast and hopped with Enigma, Luminosa, Talus, Strata and Nectaron T90, at 5%. A nod to the past while looking forward.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalfruityclean
tropical
fruity
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and lychee dominate, supported by subtle floral and herbal notes from the Enigma, Luminosa, and Nectaron T90 additions.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aleph 1

◎ Appearance

Aleph 1 presents a pale golden body with soft haze throughout, characteristic of its house yeast co-fermentation. The head forms with moderate density and retains a delicate white ring along the glass. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a fine bead that lifts the suspended particles into view.

pale goldenhazy bodyfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and lychee dominate, supported by subtle floral and herbal notes from the Enigma, Luminosa, and Nectaron T90 additions. Beneath the fruit sits a soft, grainy maltz foundation that anchors the profile without asserting grain character. A gentle candy-like sweetness rounds the aromatic complexity.

ripe mangolychee, floralsoft maltzdelicate sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with tropical fruit flavors unfolding immediately across the palate. Mid-palate develops cotton candy notes and sustained mango presence, while bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBUs—present but never sharp, allowing the fruity sweetness to remain central. The body stays light and approachable, drinking with effortless drinkability.

creamy mouthfeeltropical fruit forwardlow bitternesscandy notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with a gentle fade of tropical fruit and residual sweetness. The aftertaste carries traces of lychee without lingering harshness, leaving a refreshing and balanced impression.

clean finishlychee lingeringrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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