Lock Steady
Lock Steady sits at the lighter end of the pale ale spectrum, built for easy drinking without giving up character. The pale malt base delivers a clean, zesty foundation that stays refreshing from the first pour through to the finish. At 2.5 percent it works as an accessible way into hoppy ales, its brightness never tiring the palate. The zest cuts through without aggression, leaving a beer for afternoons when a full-strength one would be too much. Silver at the International Beer Challenge 2025.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Lock Steady
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 refreshing, light, smooth-drinking character as Lock Steady will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
