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Slow Melt

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Tropically bright, exceedingly crisp and ultra clean, this 5.8% pale ale packs what Half Acre loves about modern hop-forward brewing yet stays airy enough to keep you light on your toes. Slow Melt joined the year-round lineup as an everyday hoppy beer for easygoing drinking, which does not happen often at the House of Pale Ale.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleantropical
hoppy
clean
tropical
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and pineapple—alongside citrus zest that speaks to forward-facing hop selection.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Slow Melt

◎ Appearance

Slow Melt presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation that creates a compact white head with good retention. The beer maintains crisp visual definition throughout, reflecting its clean brewing approach and modern pale ale character.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and pineapple—alongside citrus zest that speaks to forward-facing hop selection. A clean, neutral malt base allows the aromatic hops to dominate without competing yeast character or oxidative notes, maintaining an airy, inviting profile.

tropical fruitcitrus zestclean hop-drivenmodern Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tropical and citrus flavors establishing themselves immediately on a clean palate. Mid-palate balances light malt sweetness against moderate bitterness (35 IBU), keeping the beer approachable while affirming its hop-forward identity. The finish remains dry and light, with no lingering heaviness.

crisp palate entrymoderate bitternesslight malt backbonedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, closing clean without astringency or residual sweetness. Lingering citrus and tropical notes fade gracefully, leaving a refreshing dryness ideal for session drinking.

clean dry finishlight aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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