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F.U.B.A.R

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Floral, hoppy flavours come first, then a dry, spicy bitterness takes over at the back: Tiny Rebel describes this 4.4% pale ale as a split-personality beer. The brewery says it takes its cue from modern American pale ales, and in 2014 it won the title of Champion Beer of Wales, the second year running for Tiny Rebel.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2014
Champion Beer of Britain (regional, Wales)
Overall
★Gold — Champion Beer of Britain (regional, Wales) (Overall)
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
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus — grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate — supported by herbal and resinous hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for F.U.B.A.R

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The dense, creamy head builds quickly and clings to the glass with fine white lacing. A visually clean and inviting pour typical of a well-balanced American IPA.

pale goldcrisp carbonationpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus — grapefruit zest and orange peel dominate — supported by herbal and resinous hop character. A light, clean malt base provides subtle sweetness without muting the aggressive hop expression. The overall impression is bright and forward-facing, with no yeast funk or off-notes.

citrus zestherbal hopsresinousclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-driven, with immediate citrus and bitter notes on the front palate. The mid-palate maintains hop intensity while a light, dry malt body keeps the beer from becoming heavy. Bitterness persists throughout without turning harsh, and the finish remains clean and thirst-quenching.

hop-forwardcitrus bitedry maltlasting bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length dry finish with lingering citrus and herbal bitterness that fades cleanly. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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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