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Country Ride

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RAR's straight-shot American pale ale — the beer for when Nanticoke is too much and Pulp is too soft. Balanced hop bill of bright citrus and floral notes, a bready-malt spine that carries the middle without going sweet, and a moderately bitter finish. The pale ale RAR reaches for when the day has more hours than beer.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
bready
malty
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, bright citrus notes—grapefruit and light orange peel—underscored by a delicate floral character that recalls noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Country Ride

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and good light transmission. A modest but stable white head forms and clings lightly to the glass wall as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively without aggression, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, bright citrus notes—grapefruit and light orange peel—underscored by a delicate floral character that recalls noble hops. A gentle breadiness from the malt base provides backbone without eclipsing the hop aromatics. No yeast esters or sulfur present; the profile is straightforward and inviting.

citrus, grapefruitfloral, herbalclean maltnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with the malt quickly establishing a bready, slightly sweet foundation that prevents harshness. Mid-palate brings forward the hop bitterness in measured waves—citrus and a touch of tropical fruit—while maintaining a dry mineral edge. The finish transitions from sweet malt to assertive but balanced bitterness, lingering without cloying.

balanced bitternesscrisp citrusbready maltdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderately dry, with residual bitterness from the hop bill persisting for several seconds. A faint malt sweetness retreats gracefully, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

drypersistent bitternessclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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