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Subtropic is Green Beacon's low-carb hazy pale ale, built on a recipe tuned for a light, dry body. It pours cloudy yellow. Tropical fruit and citrus lead the aroma and stay present throughout, sitting on a soft, bready malt base. The palate is clean and smooth, bitterness is low, and the finish is short and dry, which keeps the beer light for longer sessions while still leaving clear hop character.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyclean
tropical
citrusy
clean
bready
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus zest dominate the opening.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Subtropic

◎ Appearance

Subtropic presents a cloudy golden-yellow pour with a hazy, suspended appearance characteristic of its style. The head forms a modest, tight foam that disperses quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even throughout, supporting a light and approachable visual profile.

cloudy golden-yellowsoft headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—stone fruit and citrus zest dominate the opening. Behind this hop-driven character sits a soft, bready malts base that grounds the bouquet without competing. The aromatic profile remains clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

tropical fruitcitrus zestbready maltsclean nose

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and crisp, with tropical and citrus hop character present from the first sip. Bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the clean, dry body to shine. The bready malt foundation provides subtle sweetness and structure without weight, maintaining a light drinking experience.

tropical hopslow bitternessclean palatelight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, fading cleanly without lingering astringency or residual sweetness. Hop character persists briefly before dissolving, leaving a refreshing sense of dryness that invites the next sip.

dry finishshort aftertasterefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
74
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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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

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