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Big, hoppy and fresh: Gamma Ray gets American hops in ever-larger additions late in the boil and again in the fermenter, which gives huge flavour and aroma with a juicy edge. Magnum, Columbus, Bravo and Amarillo make up the hops of this 5.4% pale ale, built on Simpsons Best, Caragold and Caramalt. It has won bronze at the European Beer Star and at the SIBA South East competition.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2016
European Beer Star
New Style Pale Ale
★Bronze — European Beer Star (New Style Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
orange
peach
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit esters from the Citra and Mosaic hop blend—pineapple, mango, and passionfruit leap from the glass with immediacy.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gamma Ray

◎ Appearance

Gamma Ray presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the American Pale Ale style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a white, persistent head that maintains good adhesion to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout the tasting.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit esters from the Citra and Mosaic hop blend—pineapple, mango, and passionfruit leap from the glass with immediacy. Citrus notes of grapefruit and orange peel overlay a clean, neutral malt base. A subtle stone fruit character, particularly peach, rounds out the aromatic profile without any herbaceous or resinous harshness.

tropical fruitcitrus peelpineapple, mangostone fruit whisper

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a light, refreshing mouthfeel that belies the beer's hop-forward character. Mid-palate delivers juicy tropical and citrus flavors—orange and peach notes meld with the Centennial hop's subtle woody backbone. Bitterness is moderate at 38 IBU, providing structure without dominating; it sits in balance with the fruit-forward sweetness, creating an easy-drinking profile that invites repeated sips.

crisp entryjuicy tropicalbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with a pleasant citrus fade that doesn't linger heavily on the palate. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with a subtle hop bite that dissipates gracefully, leaving the drinker ready for the next pour.

dry citrus faderefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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