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Duckpin

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Named for Baltimore's own low-key bowling variant, Duckpin is Union's flagship pale ale — light golden and refreshing with a clean malt body, gentle Cascade and Centennial citrus and pine, and a crisp, dry finish. Easy-drinking, characterful, and completely Baltimore.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppypiney
clean
hoppy
piney
citrusy
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with Cascade and Centennial hops, displaying herbaceous pine and citrus zest—grapefruit pith and lemon notes—without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Duckpin

◎ Appearance

Duckpin presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass wall. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with Cascade and Centennial hops, displaying herbaceous pine and citrus zest—grapefruit pith and lemon notes—without aggression. A clean malt foundation emerges underneath, offering subtle grain sweetness. Light floral undertones round out the profile.

Cascade and Centennialcitrus zestherbal pineclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with a clean malt body that avoids heaviness. The mid-palate balances gentle citrus and pine notes with soft grain character, building into moderate bitterness that remains integrated rather than dominant. The finish dries cleanly without astringency.

light malt bodybalanced hop bitternesscitrus and pinedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and brief, leaving behind dry, herbaceous hop character and faint citrus. No lingering sweetness or harshness—just clean, refreshing closure.

crisp and drybrief aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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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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