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Mine Head is an American pale ale in which Cascade is the only hop, used a second time as a dry hop. Zesty citrus leads, followed by a sweeter wave of toffee and marmalade from the malt, and the dry hopping adds fresh hop aroma without pushing the bitterness further. First brewed in the summer of 2014, it has since become a year-round beer. 5.5% and 38 IBU; conditioned in the bottle.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppymalty
citrusy
hoppy
malty
orange
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with zesty citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—that define the initial impression.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mine Head

◎ Appearance

Mine Head presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that support a dense, creamy foam collar.

golden-amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with zesty citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—that define the initial impression. These are quickly joined by the distinctive dry-hop character of Cascade, which adds a fresh, floral hop aroma without harsh resinous qualities. A subtle sweetness from the Malz foundation rounds out the profile without dominating.

citrus-forwardfresh hop aromagrapefruit peelfloral Cascade

◐ Taste

The palate begins with crisp citrus flavors that mirror the aroma, followed by a smooth wave of toffee and marmalade sweetness from the malt backbone. The bitterness is restrained and well-mannered at 38 IBU, providing balance without overwhelming the other elements. The dry hopping contributes a clean, dry character that prevents the beer from becoming cloying.

citrus-driventoffee sweetnessmarmalade notesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and a subtle hop dryness that extends the drinking experience. The aftertaste remains refreshing without becoming harsh, inviting another sip.

clean finishlingering citrusdry hop character
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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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.

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