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Rockets Revenge

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Bold and citrusy, with a creamy maltiness up front that turns hoppy and finishes with a bitter twang. The name belongs to Rocket, the rascal whose muddy paws stamped chaos and genius all over the brewer's plans. The brewery calls this 4% pale ale man's best friend; it fills the March slot of the seasonal calendar, in cask and polypin.

ABV
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
citrusyhoppymalty
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
Citrus notes dominate the nose, with prominent grapefruit and orange zest leading the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rockets Revenge

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that persists well throughout the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively sparkle and forms delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted cask ale.

golden-amberexcellent head retentionbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus notes dominate the nose, with prominent grapefruit and orange zest leading the charge. Beneath the bright hop character lies a supporting layer of biscuity, creamy malt that adds warmth and body. A subtle herbal quality rounds out the bouquet, inviting further exploration.

citrus forwardgrapefruit zestcreamy maltherbal hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, creamy maltiness that quickly transitions to assertive hoppy bitterness. Citrus flavors persist throughout the mid-palate, providing a zesty counterpoint to the supporting malt sweetness. The finish carries a clean, lingering bitter bite that prevents the beer from becoming cloying despite its smooth entry.

creamy malt entrycitrus persistencebalanced bitternesshop-forward mid-palate

◑ Finish

A sharp, dry finish with bitter twang that extends moderately through the aftertaste. The bitterness remains clean and well-integrated, leaving the palate refreshed rather than harsh.

dry finishlingering bitter twang
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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