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Velvet Horizon

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Mango, passion fruit, pineapple, white grape, gooseberry, citrus and pine make Velvet Horizon a fruity pale ale with a fine bitterness. Four hops build it: Mosaic BBC, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin and Vic Secret. At 5.2% ABV the body stays light to medium, and the carbonation is lively.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
piney
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and pineapple lead, supported by white grape and gooseberry undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Velvet Horizon

◎ Appearance

Velvet Horizon presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and delicate lacing at the glass. The lively carbonation is evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldenclear and brightfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit notes—mango, passion fruit, and pineapple lead, supported by white grape and gooseberry undertones. The four-hop blend brings forward citrus and pine character, with subtle herbal notes from Simcoe and Nelson Sauvin creating depth without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

tropical fruitmango and passion fruitcitrus and pinefloral herbal notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and bright, with tropical and stone fruit flavors unfolding across the mid-palate alongside white grape and gooseberry notes. The bitterness arrives moderate and well-integrated, contributing a piney, herbal character that balances the fruit without dominating. The light to medium body supports a crisp, refreshing mouthfeel throughout.

tropical and fruitybalanced bitternesspiney finishclean and crisp

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering citrus and pine dryness. Aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, with subtle tropical notes fading gracefully.

medium dry finishcitrus persistencerefreshing aftertaste
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.

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