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Henty St. Ale

Hawkers Beer
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🌍 Australia · Pale Ale · One of 144 Pale Ales in hopIQ

An Australian pale ale kept deliberately moderate: light stone fruit and citrus from the hops, a touch of tropical fruit behind them, and a malt base with just enough caramel for colour and body. Bitterness is soft and the finish short, which puts the beer closer to an easy mid strength ale than to the hop-forward pale ales in the same brewery's range.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Bronze Medal · 2024
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal — Australian International Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Henty St. Ale

Appearance

A clear, pale golden brew with bright amber undertones reflecting the moderate crystal malt addition. The head forms quickly and holds with gentle persistence, displaying fine lacing that clings to the glass as the level drops. Carbonation is visible but restrained, appropriate to the beer's approachable character.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with clean stone fruit—peach and apricot—lifted by Edelhopfen citrus notes that suggest lemon zest and grapefruit. A subtle tropical undertone emerges beneath, hinting at passionfruit and mango without dominating the profile. The malt base remains understated, offering only a whisper of caramel sweetness that frames the hop character.

stone fruitcitrustropical hintsrestrained malt

Taste

The palate enters smooth and clean, with the caramel malt providing just enough body and residual sweetness to anchor the hop-driven mid-section. Citrus and stone fruit flavors develop with pleasant clarity, while a gentle tropical fruitiness adds roundness without muddying the profile. Bitterness arrives soft and integrated, never sharp or aggressive, before fading into a dry, food-friendly finish.

smooth entryintegrated bitternessfruit-forwarddry palate

Finish

The finish is short and clean, allowing the beer to refresh rather than linger. A faint citric dryness and whisper of caramel remain on the lips, inviting another sip.

short finishclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Henty St. Ale

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

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Henty St. Ale

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

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

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