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Glaslyn Ale

Purple Moose Brewery
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🌍 Wales · Pale Ale · One of 86 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named after a Welsh river estuary, Glaslyn is a crisp golden pale ale built on American hops—floral and citrus notes dance lightly over clean grain. At 4.2%, it's refreshing without fuss, the kind of beer that pairs as easily with conversation as it does with a coastal walk.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Glaslyn Ale

Appearance

Glaslyn Ale pours a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The beer displays a fine white head with good retention, while the effervescent carbonation is evident from persistent, delicate bubbles rising through the glass.

brilliant goldenclearwhite headeffervescent

Aroma

The nose is dominated by aromatic American hop character, with prominent floral and citrus notes that invite further exploration. A clean, light malt base provides subtle grain and bread-like supporting aromas without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

floral hopscitrusclean grainaromatic

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light malt foundation delivering subtle bread and grain flavors. The American hops carry through on the mid-palate with balanced floral and citrus character, while moderate 30 IBU bitterness provides structure without harshness.

crispcitruslight-bodiedbalanced

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent drinkability, the effervescence contributing to a refreshing aftertaste. Residual floral hop notes linger pleasantly without any astringency, inviting another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Glaslyn Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Glaslyn Ale

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 crisp, hoppy, floral character as Glaslyn Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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