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Dancing Gnome Lustra

Dancing Gnome
United States·Hazy Pale Ale
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Dancing Gnome's flagship hazy-leaning pale ale — 5.8% ABV, Citra + Amarillo hop bill, brewery's own annual 'Lustra Day' every May since 2018. The closest thing the Pittsburgh rotation-brewery has to a permanent SKU — 24k+ Untappd ratings sustained over years, 4-pack cans across the region. The one Dancing Gnome beer you can find twice in a row.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
orange
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—candied orange peel and grapefruit zest—supported by floral hop notes that lean toward jasmine and dried flowers.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dancing Gnome Lustra

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspension through the body, typical of the style's intentional cloudiness. The head is white and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacework that slowly fades. Carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a soft, pillowy foam that frames each sip.

pale goldenhazy suspensionwhite headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—candied orange peel and grapefruit zest—supported by floral hop notes that lean toward jasmine and dried flowers. A subtle tropical undertone emerges: mango and passion fruit in the background. Malt contributes a soft, biscuity sweetness that anchors the composition without dominating.

citrus zesttropical fruitfloral hopsbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and refreshing, with tropical stone fruit and citrus flavors building immediately. The 40 IBU bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, providing structure without harshness or astringency. Mid-palate remains light and smooth, allowing the hop character to remain forward while malt sweetness stays restrained and balanced.

tropical citrusmoderate bitternessclean entrybalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and relatively dry, with lingering citrus notes that fade gradually over several minutes. A subtle hoppy dryness persists without becoming overly bitter or tannic.

dry finishcitrus fadehoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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 Hazy Pale Ale

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