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Five Points Pale

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Fresh, zesty and aromatic, with citrus and resinous notes that make it easy to drink. Amarillo and Citra from the US West Coast join UK-grown Cascade, with malted barley and a little wheat underneath. It was the first beer the brewery ever brewed, and it is still the flagship of the range today. The brewery sees it as standing for the British ale tradition and the worldwide craft beer movement alike.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, London)
Premium Pale, Blond and Golden Ales
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, London) (Premium Pale, Blond and Golden Ales)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
malty
Aroma
Vibrant American hop character dominates the nose, with distinct citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, grapefruit, and hints of stone fruit.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Five Points Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and fine white head that settles to a thin collar. Carbonation is visible and steady, with good head retention and delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Vibrant American hop character dominates the nose, with distinct citrus and tropical fruit notes—orange zest, grapefruit, and hints of stone fruit. The malt base remains subtle and clean, allowing the hop aromatics to shine without any yeast-derived funk.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitAmerican hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and crisp, with bright citrus notes that carry through the mid-palate. Moderate bitterness arrives in balance—neither aggressive nor subdued—while the light malt body provides structure without heaviness. The finish is dry and refreshing.

citrusbalanced bitternesslight bodycrisp

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with lingering hop bitterness and a persistent citrus note. The aftertaste remains clean and dry, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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