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Single Fin

Gage Roads Brew Co
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🌍 Australia · Blonde Ale · One of 26 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Single Fin is the summer ale Gage Roads first brewed in 2015 around Galaxy, the Tasmanian hop, joined here by Cascade and Enigma. A bill of pale, wheat and crystal malt keeps the body light and the finish clean. The aroma leads with passionfruit and pineapple over softer citrus, and the bitterness stays low enough for the fruit to hold the front of the palate. Dry-hopped, light-bodied and made for warm weather.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8

AWARDS

#3 · 2025
GABS Hottest 100
Gold · 2024
Perth Royal Beer Awards
Bronze · 2024
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2020
Australian Independent Beer Awards
Bronze · 2019
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2018
Perth Royal Beer Awards
Gold · 2018
Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show
#3 — GABS Hottest 100
Gold — Perth Royal Beer Awards
Bronze — Australian International Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Blonde Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Malt character
malty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Single Fin

Appearance

Single Fin presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is lively but not aggressive, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted summer ales.

pale goldenclearfine head retentionlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads decisively with tropical stone fruit—passionfruit and pineapple—layered over softer citrus notes from the Galaxy, Cascade, and Enigma hops. Beneath the fruit sits a gentle, supporting malt backbone with hints of wheat sweetness. The dry-hop character is present but restrained, allowing the fruit aromatics to remain prominent without sharp resinous edges.

passionfruitpineapplesoft citrusfloral undertones

Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the fruit-forward character continuing across the palate. The malt bill—pale, wheat, and crystal—delivers a light body and subtle sweetness without heaviness. Bitterness remains measured at 25 IBU, sitting low enough to allow stone fruit flavors to dominate; the finish dries progressively without astringency.

tropical fruit forwardlight-bodiedrestrained bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering citrus and passionfruit notes gradually receding. A dry sensation persists on the palate without harshness, leaving behind a refreshing impression suited to warm weather drinking.

drycleantropical echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Single Fin

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 Single Fin

About Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Blonde Ale?

Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Blonde Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, light, fruity character as Single Fin will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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