Haymaker
Haymaker is a strong pale ale that trades restraint for character. Goldings hops run through it with a generous hand, giving it a hoppy, fruity presence that carries the five percent. What emerges is a paradox: it drinks clean and refreshing, the sweetness and fruit arriving early and melting into a dry finish that hides the alcohol underneath. Its bronze catches the light like an old coin — darker than most pales, still clear and lively. A beer for evenings when something more than an ordinary pale ale will do.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Haymaker
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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, fruity, refreshing character as Haymaker will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
