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BURST! ... A New England Pale Ale

Great Lakes Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Hazy Pale Ale · One of 13 Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

Hazy light gold under a tight white crown. Peach and mango dominate, joined by strawberry and a touch of lemon. The mouthfeel is soft and creamy, and the close brings honeydew melon with a crisp hop bitterness behind it. At 4.5 percent it stays light without thinning out. Oats and wheat sit in the grist alongside barley malt.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Malt character
wheathoney
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BURST! ... A New England Pale Ale

Appearance

A hazy light gold beneath a tight white crown that clings persistently to the glass. The cloudiness arises from the yeast and grain composition rather than any fault, presenting the characteristic New England Pale Ale aesthetic. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that sustain the head.

hazy light goldpersistent white headyeast-driven clarity

Aroma

Stone fruit and tropical fruit lead the nose, with peach and mango presenting clearly alongside supporting notes of strawberry. A whisper of lemon citrus cuts through the sweeter fruit layers, while the wheat and oat grist contribute a subtle grain sweetness beneath. Hop character remains restrained, allowing the fruit esters from fermentation to dominate.

peach, mangostone fruitsoft grain sweetness

Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with creamy mouthfeel coating the palate from the oat and wheat base. Mid-palate develops honeydew melon notes with a gentle tropical undercurrent, while residual grain sweetness provides backbone without weight. The finish brings a crisp hop bitterness that cuts cleanly through the fruit and creamy texture, providing balance without harshness.

creamy mouthfeelhoneydew meloncrisp hop finish

Finish

Medium-short and refreshing, with the hop bitterness trailing pleasantly alongside lingering stone fruit notes. The beer dries gradually without becoming austere, inviting another sip.

crisp dry-downlingering fruit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of BURST! ... A New England Pale Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with BURST! ... A New England Pale Ale

About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same peach, hazy, creamy character as BURST! ... A New England Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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