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The Heart

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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.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2023
Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanfloral
citrusy
clean
floral
hoppy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit peel—layered with delicate floral characteristics reminiscent of wildflower and herbal tea.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Heart

◎ Appearance

The Heart presents a bright golden to straw hue, pouring clear with good transparency. A white head forms with solid retention, leaving fine lacing down the glass as it settles. The carbonation appears well-integrated, suggesting a lively but controlled fizz on the palate.

golden-strawwhite headclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit peel—layered with delicate floral characteristics reminiscent of wildflower and herbal tea. Beneath these hop-driven aromas lies a light, bready malt foundation that grounds the profile without competing for attention.

citrus peelfloralherbalbready malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with citrus hop flavors establishing early presence. The mid-palate maintains balance between hop liveliness and a soft, subtle malt sweetness, building a refreshing character without assertive bitterness. Bitterness arrives as a supporting element rather than a dominant feature, keeping the beer approachable and drinkable.

crispbalancedcitrus-forwardrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with citrus and hop notes fading gracefully into a light, refreshing aftertaste. No harshness or astringency lingers; the beer leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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

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

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