Protosynthesis
Floral coconut flavours from gorse flowers blend with the green earthiness of nettle tips, backed by soft floral notes from Saaz and Sabro in a clean, delicate and light spring ale at 3.4%. The foraged nettle tips and gorse flowers are steeped in the hop gun. It opens Cloudwater's series of seasonal ales with foraged ingredients.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Protosynthesis
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 floral, earthy, light character as Protosynthesis will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.