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Pompous Ass English Ale

Great Lakes Brewery
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🌍 Canada · English Pale Ale · One of 6 English Pale Ales in hopIQ

Mahogany under a sturdy tan head. The aroma runs to dried leaf and earth before soft citrus appears. Malt sweetness leads on the palate, followed by raisin, tea and a subtle caramel, then an earthy, citric hop character takes over. Soft carbonation and a medium body keep it sessionable at 4.2 percent. The recipe follows English method but uses a North American hop blend and yeast.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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 English Pale Ale.
Hop character
earthy
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pompous Ass English Ale

Appearance

Deep mahogany hue under a sturdy tan head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The beer presents bright clarity with modest carbonation that maintains the foam collar throughout drinking. The color deepens slightly toward the edges, characteristic of the English Pale Ale style at 8 SRM.

mahoganytan headclearfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with dried leaf and earthy undertones before transitioning to soft citrus notes. Malt sweetness provides a supporting layer beneath the herbal character. The North American hop blend imparts a subtle brightness that complements rather than dominates the aromatic profile.

dried leafearthysoft citrusmalt sweetness

Taste

Malt sweetness leads on entry, developing into raisin and tea notes across the mid-palate with a subtle caramel undertone. The finish transitions to an earthy, citric hop character that drives the aftertaste without sharp bitterness. Soft carbonation and medium body maintain sessionability despite the complex flavor layering.

malt-drivenraisin, teaearthy hopbalanced

Finish

The aftertaste lingers with earthy and citric hop notes that gradually fade to a clean, dry conclusion. Medium length and gentle carbonation leave the palate refreshed without astringency.

drycitric fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pompous Ass English Ale

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

Serve at 7–10°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 Pompous Ass English Ale

About English Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English 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 English Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same earthy, hoppy, malty character as Pompous Ass English Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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