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Time & Tide

Canada·West Coast Pale Ale
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A pale ale in the West Coast mould: pink grapefruit zest, sweet red berry and pine resin lead, with Nelson Sauvin adding a white-wine and gooseberry twist over the top. Flaked rice and a pale pilsner malt base keep the body light and the finish dry, so the bitterness reads firm and clean. Fermented with lager yeast, which strips out fruity esters and leaves the hops standing alone.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
clean
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive pink grapefruit zest and pine resin, backed by subtle sweet red berry notes.
also:floral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Time & Tide

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A fine, persistent head builds quickly and clings to the glass with good lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles.

golden-amberbright clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pink grapefruit zest and pine resin, backed by subtle sweet red berry notes. Nelson Sauvin hops introduce a distinctive white-wine character with gooseberry complexity that lifts the profile. Clean fermentation from lager yeast allows the hop character to remain sharp and focused, with no fruity esters muddying the picture.

grapefruit zestpine resingooseberrywhite wine notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and dry, with citrus and berry flavors developing immediately across the front. Flaked rice and pale pilsner malt provide a lean, crisp foundation that never becomes heavy. Bitterness builds progressively through the mid-palate with a firm, resinous character that feels clean rather than harsh, allowing the hop profile to remain the centerpiece.

dry entrycitrus-forwardlight bodyfirm bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with bitterness lingering cleanly on the palate. Hop character persists without becoming astringent, fading gradually into a refreshing aftertaste.

dryhoppy aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 West Coast Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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 West Coast Pale Ale

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