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Clear Skyz

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Bright lemon and pithy orange transition into a vibrant, bold finish of papaya and mango, with a trio of fresh fruity esters and delicate soft citrus. Luminosa, El Dorado and Audacia showcase three US hop varieties in this 5% pale ale, a summer session beer crafted for the ultimate summer experience.

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
citrusytropicalorange
citrusy
tropical
orange
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced bright citrus notes—lemon zest and pithy orange peel—followed by layered tropical fruit character from papaya and mango.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clear Skyz

◎ Appearance

Clear Skyz presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings delicately to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

golden-yellowcrystal clearfine white headvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced bright citrus notes—lemon zest and pithy orange peel—followed by layered tropical fruit character from papaya and mango. The three hop varieties (Luminosa, El Dorado, and Audacia) showcase fresh fruity esters with a delicate, clean citrus backdrop that avoids harshness or excessive resin.

lemon zesttropical fruitfresh hoppy estersclean citrus

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, refreshing citrus impression that transitions smoothly into tropical fruit flavors—papaya and mango blend with the underlying malt structure. Bitterness is restrained and balanced at 35 IBU, providing definition without dominating; the malt base is light and clean, allowing the hop character to remain the focal point throughout the mid-palate.

citrus-forwardtropical stone fruitbalanced bitternesslight malt foundation

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with tropical and citrus notes tapering gradually into a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. The overall impression remains refreshing and sessionable, with no cloying sweetness or heaviness.

dry finishcitrus fadesubtle lingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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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