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Wayfarer is Green Beacon's tropical pale ale, brewed to reflect a Queensland summer. It pours golden with a natural haze. The aroma leads with lychee, melon and passion fruit, and the palate follows with ripe tropical fruit and a light citrus edge over a soft, smooth body. Wheat in the grist rounds out the texture. Bitterness stays low, and the finish is clean and refreshing.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Champion Pale Ale · 2024
Royal Queensland Beer Awards
Silver · 2023
Australian International Beer Awards
★Champion Pale Ale — Royal Queensland Beer Awards
★Silver — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityclean
tropical
fruity
clean
wheat
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads confidently with ripe lychee and melon, followed by passion fruit and a subtle green citrus note that suggests noble hops rather than aggressive bittering varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wayfarer

◎ Appearance

Wayfarer pours a bright golden hue with a natural haze that catches the light without obscuring its warm tone. The head forms generously and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, contributing to a soft, inviting visual presence.

golden, naturally hazyfine head retentionbright and warm

◌ Aroma

The nose leads confidently with ripe lychee and melon, followed by passion fruit and a subtle green citrus note that suggests noble hops rather than aggressive bittering varieties. A gentle wheat character softens the fruit profile without competing, creating a rounded, approachable bouquet. No sharp alcohol or solvent notes emerge at any temperature.

lychee, melon, passion fruitsubtle citruswheat-forward malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, ripe tropical fruit that echoes the aroma, with melon and stone-fruit flavors carrying through the mid-palate. A light citrus edge provides structure without harshness, while the low 20 IBU keeps bitterness restrained and refined. The wheat component adds a soft, pillowy mouthfeel that frames the fruit flavors rather than overshadowing them.

tropical fruit forwardlight citrus bitesoft, smooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the tropical notes fading cleanly into a dry, mineral-like aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or oxidative notes remain, making this beer an excellent thirst-quencher.

clean, dry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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

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