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Soft fruit, tropical juice, fresh pineapple and citrus peel: bright, smooth and juicy, with a resinous push, light colour, a full, rounded mouthfeel and gentle bitterness at 5.0%. Faith is the flagship of Northern Monk and one of the first New England style beers brewed in the UK, hopped with Citra, brewed in Leeds at The Old Flax Store and Sydenham Road. Silver at SIBA North East in 2020, gold and category title in 2025.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East)
Bottle & Can Pale Ale (4.5% to 5.5%)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East) (Bottle & Can Pale Ale (4.5% to 5.5%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyresinous
tropical
juicy
resinous
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with prominent grapefruit and orange peel character backed by subtle floral undertones.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faith

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with pronounced haze throughout the body, characteristic of the New England style. A thick, creamy head forms at the pour and maintains moderate retention with fine lacing on the glass. Fine sediment from yeast suspension creates the distinctive cloudy presentation.

golden-yellowhazy, yeast-suspendedcreamy headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with prominent grapefruit and orange peel character backed by subtle floral undertones. Light fruity esters from the ale yeast add juicy stone fruit notes without overwhelming the hop-forward profile. A whisper of soft malt sweetness provides gentle structure beneath.

citrus, grapefruit zestfloral, herbal hopsjuicy stone fruitsoft malt

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with immediate citrus and tropical fruit flavors that coat the palate. Mid-palate carries pronounced juicy hoppiness balanced by clean, light malt sweetness, while moderate bitterness remains integrated rather than aggressive. The body stays smooth and refreshing despite its full flavor profile.

hoppy citrusclean, integrated bitternesslight bodyjuicy tropical notes

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering citrus notes and a gentle dry quality that invites another sip. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean without harsh drying astringency.

crisp drycitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy Pale Ale

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