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Hawkers Pale Ale

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Five American hop varieties carry this pale ale: apricot and peach over grapefruit and orange, with a resinous pine note underneath from the later additions. Oats in the grist give the body a softer edge than the style usually shows, and a light caramel malt keeps the middle sweet enough to hold the hops in place. Bitterness lands in the middle of the range and the finish is clean and short.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver Medal · 2021
The Indies
Silver Medal · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal · 2023
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver Medal · 2023
The Indies
Bronze Medal · 2024
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold Medal · 2026
Australian International Beer Awards
★Silver Medal — The Indies
★Silver Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold Medal — 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
citrusypeachresinous
citrusy
peach
resinous
clean
piney
hoppy
Aroma
Five American hop varieties create a welcoming bouquet centered on stone fruit—apricot and peach rise first, followed by citrus notes of grapefruit and orange.
also:orange,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hawkers Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with bright clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with restrained lacing. The carbonation is visible but moderate, creating a composed visual presence typical of the American Pale Ale style.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Five American hop varieties create a welcoming bouquet centered on stone fruit—apricot and peach rise first, followed by citrus notes of grapefruit and orange. A resinous pine character builds underneath, grounded by a light caramel sweetness from the malt that prevents the nose from becoming overly astringent.

apricot, peachgrapefruit, orangeresinous pinecaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with moderate bitterness and citrus-forward hop character, softened by oats in the grist that lend a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. Peach and caramel malt notes occupy the mid-palate, holding the resinous bitterness in balance. The finish dries cleanly with lingering piney and citrus notes, never harsh or astringent.

balanced bitternesssoft mouthfeelcitrus-forwardclean palate

◑ Finish

Short and clean, with no lingering bitterness or oxidative notes. A gentle fade of peach and grapefruit trails briefly before the beer settles into a dry, refreshing conclusion.

clean, dryshort finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

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

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