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Garage Project Fugazi

Garage Project
New Zealand·Pale Ale
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Garage Project's everyday Pale Ale — NZ hops with tropical and citrus character in a clean, balanced frame. Fugazi is Wellington in a glass: unpretentious, creative and quietly excellent.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleantropical
hoppy
clean
tropical
citrusy
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the New Zealand hop selection.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Garage Project Fugazi

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A fine, persistent head forms on the pour and maintains good Schaumhaftung throughout the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to a crisp, inviting presentation.

pale goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit and citrus notes from the New Zealand hop selection. Underlying support from clean Malz contributes a subtle sweetness without overwhelming the aromatic profile. There is no apparent yeast character—the overall impression is fresh, direct, and unpretentious.

tropical fruitcitrusclean maltfloral edge

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and hop-forward, with tropical and citrus flavors developing clearly across the mid-palate. Bitterness is present but restrained at 35 IBUs, providing balance rather than dominance. A light, clean malt backbone supports the hop character without heaviness, allowing the refreshing quality to dominate the drinking experience.

hoppybalanced bitternesscitrus-forwardclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with citrus notes trailing away pleasantly. Aftertaste remains brief and refreshing, inviting the next sip.

dryrefreshingshort aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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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 hoppy, clean, tropical character as Garage Project Fugazi will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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