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Emelisse Tropical Ale

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Orange takes centre stage in the aroma, a tropical trip straight out of the glass. On the palate a light grainy malt tone sits underneath, and a subtle bitterness rounds the whole thing off. At 5.0% this is Emelisse's own take on ale, a label broad enough to cover English bitters and Belgian blondes alike.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild6 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
orangetropicalfruity
orange
tropical
fruity
malty
clean
Aroma
Orange dominates the nose immediately, delivering a vibrant citrus character that evokes fresh tropical fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Emelisse Tropical Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms with good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it settles. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenclearfine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Orange dominates the nose immediately, delivering a vibrant citrus character that evokes fresh tropical fruit. Subtle grain-forward notes emerge beneath, with a clean, herbaceous undertone from noble hops that adds refinement without aggression.

orange citrustropical fruitgrainy maltnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean malt foundation that provides gentle sweetness without heaviness. Orange and tropical notes continue through the mid-palate, rounded out by restrained bitterness that surfaces late without overpowering the delicate flavor balance. The finish remains crisp and dry.

light malt sweetnessorange forwardsubtle bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshingly dry and moderately short, allowing the citrus to fade cleanly without lingering harshness. A pleasant grain-like dryness persists as the final impression.

drymoderate lengthclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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