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Hoggin' the Sunshine

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Zingy citrus and mellow tropical fruit notes shine through a crisp, light base, followed by a clean, dry finish with zesty grapefruit highlights. Hoggin' the Sunshine is an easy-drinking 3.4% pale ale brewed with Pale and Munich malts and a touch of wheat, from Hogs Back in Tongham, Surrey, a brewery that has made beer at Manor Farm since 1992.

ABV
3.4%
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
citrusytropicalclean
citrusy
tropical
clean
malty
wheat
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—backed by soft tropical fruit impressions of pineapple and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoggin' the Sunshine

◎ Appearance

A clear, pale golden brew with bright, light transmission characteristic of the style. The head forms white and delicate, settling to a thin collar with modest lacing. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—backed by soft tropical fruit impressions of pineapple and stone fruit. Subtle wheat and pale malt provide a clean, grainy undertone without heaviness, while herbal hop character remains restrained and refined.

zesty citrustropical fruitherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with citrus and grapefruit moving quickly across the palate. Mid-palate reveals a balanced malt sweetness from pale and Munich varieties, softened by wheat's silky texture, while bitterness emerges clean and defined at 35 IBU without aggressive edge. The overall impression stays light and refreshing throughout.

dry citruscrisp malt basebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and zesty, with grapefruit notes lingering briefly before fading into a dry, mineral aftertaste. Carbonation carries the impression toward a refreshing, thirst-quenching conclusion.

grapefruit aftertastedryrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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

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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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