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Fort Point Pale Ale

Trillium Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 233 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Trillium's flagship and one of the highest-rated pale ales in America. Light, crisp malt character meets an abundance of Citra and Columbus hops — fresh citrus, tropical fruit, and peach on the nose, with pineapple and mango flavours, a soft wheated mouthfeel, gentle bitterness, and a dry finish.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
malty
wheat
Distinctive notes
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fort Point Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in thin lacing. Bright carbonation is evident, lending the beer a lively, inviting visual presence typical of well-made American pale ales.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh citrus and tropical stone fruit—predominantly peach with underlying notes of pineapple and mango from the Citra and Columbus hops. A light, clean malted grain base supports the hop character without obstruction, creating an aromatic profile that is both inviting and straightforward.

citrus-forwardpeach, mangotropical stone fruitclean grain

Taste

The palate opens with crisp, light malted sweetness before giving way to prominent hop-driven citrus and fruit notes—pineapple and mango develop on the mid-palate. A soft, wheated mouthfeel provides roundness, while gentle bitterness and a clean, dry finish prevent any sense of heaviness or cloying sweetness.

hoppy, fruitysoft mouthfeelgentle bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. No harsh edges or residual sweetness persist.

dryclean citrus fade
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fort Point Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Fort Point Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

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

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