Althea
Althea is a soft, fruity pale ale of 4.8 % brewed with oats. The recipe has been reworked: the malt base is now lighter and fluffier, and a new yeast strain adds body and a bigger tropical aroma. In the dry hop, Idaho 7 contributes tangerine alongside Amarillo. Tropical fruit leads on the nose, the texture is smooth, and bitterness is kept low. The beer is named after a Grateful Dead song that is a favourite of the head brewer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Althea
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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tropical, smooth-drinking character as Althea will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.