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HooDoo Belgian Pale Ale

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HooDoo's Belgian pale ale — 5.3% ABV, notes of pear and biscuit from the Belgian yeast, a nutty malt undertone, restrained hop bitterness. The Alaska brewery reaching for a European style rather than the American default. Understated and refined.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityfloralspicy
fruity
floral
spicy
bready
yeasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe pear and subtle stone fruit, followed by warm biscuit and bread crust notes characteristic of Belgian yeast character.
also:malty,honey,nutty
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HooDoo Belgian Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe pear and subtle stone fruit, followed by warm biscuit and bread crust notes characteristic of Belgian yeast character. Underlying hazelnut and honey notes add depth, with restrained herbal hop background that does not dominate.

pear, stone fruitbiscuit, breadhoney, hazelnutsubtle herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with fruity sweetness balanced by gentle spice—clove and white pepper from the yeast. Mid-palate shows malty breadiness and nutty undertones, while bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing malt character to take center stage. Clean fermentation profile throughout.

fruity-spicy balancebready maltsubtle bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and smooth, with lingering pear and honey notes fading gracefully. No harsh edges or astringency; the aftertaste remains pleasant and inviting.

dry, smoothlingering fruit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Pale Ale

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What is a Belgian 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.

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