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Polar Pale Ale

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Fruity and smooth, with hints of lemon or mango, a hop aroma, a gentle body and an easy finish without excessive bitterness or hop burn. The name is a joke about Mallorca's heat: any more refreshing and it would need serving at the North Pole, hence the polar bear under palm trees. One of the brewery's first creations, once called Al Alimon, it began with Citra and now uses Spanish and German hops for more balance.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 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
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes—lemon and mango lead the charge, complemented by a distinctive hop aroma that remains restrained and balanced.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Polar Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Polar Pale Ale presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively but well-integrated, creating a clean, inviting appearance that promises refreshment without aggression.

pale goldenclearfine head lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes—lemon and mango lead the charge, complemented by a distinctive hop aroma that remains restrained and balanced. A soft malt foundation sits beneath, supporting the fruit without dominating, and contributing a subtle sweetness that grounds the overall impression.

lemon, mangonoble hop aromasoft malt basebalanced, not aggressive

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and fruity, with citrus and tropical notes developing across the mid-palate without sharpness or hop burn. Bitterness arrives gently, around 35 IBU, providing structure and definition without overwhelming the delicate fruit character. A light body keeps the beer refreshing and easy to drink, while residual malt sweetness prevents any harsh edges.

smooth entrygentle bitternesslight-bodiedfruity, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and a whisper of hop character fading gracefully. No excessive bitterness or hop burn remains—just a refreshing, easy aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, clean finishcitrus fadeno hop burn
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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

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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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