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Easy Pale Ale

Stone & Wood Brewing Co.
Australia·Mid-Strength Pale Ale
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Easy Pale Ale is the mid-strength beer of the range and has been on sale since 2025. It is brewed with pale malts and three Australian hop varieties, Vic Secret, Eclipse and Luna. The aroma brings mango, guava and mandarin, followed by a subtle citrus note on the palate. The body is light and smooth, the malt stays in the background, and the finish is crisp and balanced. The brewery still labels it a limited release, although it is listed in the core range.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
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
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—distinct mango and guava aromatics accompanied by bright mandarin notes that jump from the glass.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Easy Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue, clear and bright with excellent light transmission. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the visual liveliness throughout the pour.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—distinct mango and guava aromatics accompanied by bright mandarin notes that jump from the glass. Beneath these fruity esters lies a subtle cracker-like maltiness, grounding the profile with a delicate cereal character rather than sweetness. The hop character is clean and defined, contributing to an inviting, refreshing opening impression.

mango, guava, mandarincracker-like malttropical fruit-forwardclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with the tropical hop character translating well to the palate despite the modest 3.5% ABV. The mid-palate reveals a thin, bready malt foundation layered with citrus and subtle guava notes, maintaining freshness without heaviness. Bitterness is measured and proportional—around 30 IBU—providing structure and balance without overwhelming the delicate fruit notes.

light bodytropical and citrus-ledmeasured bitternessdry malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and short, with the bitterness fading cleanly into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or heaviness remains; instead, a bright, clean sensation invites the next sip.

crisp, short finishdry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
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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Food Pairing

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About Mid-Strength Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength 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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, crisp, light character as Easy Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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