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Southern Weather is a hazy pale ale of 5.0 % built around New Zealand hops and brewed with a partner brewery. German malts, spelt, wheat and oats make a light, fluffy base. Motueka, Pacific Sunrise, New Zealand Cascade and a touch of Nelson Sauvin are used from the mash through to a double dry hop. Pineapple, grapefruit, passion fruit and gooseberry fill the aroma, balanced by a gentle piney character.

ABV
5%
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
tropicalpineyfruity
tropical
piney
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant New Zealand hop aromatics: prominent stone fruit notes of pineapple and passion fruit mingle with grapefruit citrus and a subtle herbal-piney undertone.
also:juicy
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Southern Weather

◎ Appearance

Southern Weather presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, turbid appearance characteristic of the style. The head is white and dense, with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, giving the beer a soft, inviting visual presence.

pale goldenhazywhite headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant New Zealand hop aromatics: prominent stone fruit notes of pineapple and passion fruit mingle with grapefruit citrus and a subtle herbal-piney undertone. Beneath these, a delicate gooseberry note adds complexity, while the German malz base provides a soft, biscuity foundation without dominating the olfactory profile.

pineapplepassion fruitgrapefruitpiney

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, juicy entry that balances the fruity hop character with a light, fluffy malt body derived from wheat, spelt, and oats. Mid-palate maintains the tropical and citrus notes established in the aroma, with a gentle piney herb quality providing structure. The 40 IBUs deliver a restrained bitterness that frames rather than overwhelms, finishing clean without astringency.

juicytropical fruitlight bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the hop bitterness lingering briefly before fading to a dry, clean aftertaste. The gooseberry note re-emerges subtly on the tail, leaving an inviting dryness that encourages another sip.

crispdryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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 Hazy Pale Ale

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