The Heart
The Heart is the pale ale at the centre of the Footscray brewery's range. It pours golden to straw-coloured with a white head that leaves lacing on the glass. Citrus and floral hop aromas lead, with notes of citrus peel and blossom over a light, bready malt base. The palate is crisp and balanced, with enough hop presence to stay lively without pushing the bitterness forward. The finish is clean and refreshing.
AWARDS
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The Heart
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.
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 citrusy, clean, floral character as The Heart will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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