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Citrus Pale Ale

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A golden-coloured seasonal ale with a blend of floral and citrus notes in both aroma and flavour, subtle malt notes giving a fine balance to the light, hoppy character, and a long, dry finish. Citrus Pale Ale is 4.5%, brewed with Fuggles, Mosaic and UK Cascade by Hogs Back in Tongham, Surrey, a brewery that grows its own Cascade beside the brewhouse.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—orange zest and subtle lime—layered over delicate floral undertones that suggest noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Citrus Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

This ale displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a light straw luminosity that catches the light pleasantly. The head is fine and persistent, with good lacing retention down the glass, indicating proper carbonation and foam stability.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—orange zest and subtle lime—layered over delicate floral undertones that suggest noble hop character. Soft malt backbone provides gentle sweetness without dominating, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile.

citrus zestfloral hopssoft maltorange peel

◐ Taste

On the palate, crisp citrus flavors arrive immediately, followed by a wave of herbal and floral bitterness from the Mosaic and Cascade hops. The malt contributes a clean, light sweetness that prevents harshness, while the dry character builds steadily through the mid-palate.

citrus-forwardherbal bitternesslight maltcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lingering, with a subtle bitter edge that persists pleasantly on the palate. Citrus notes fade gradually into a clean, refreshing aftertaste with minimal residual sweetness.

dry and longbitter persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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