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Renegade is an American pale ale at 6.0%, brewed with Tortured Souls Brewing of Pittsburgh to mark an American football game at Croke Park. The ingredients are German: pilsner malt gives a clean, pale base with biscuit and bread flavours and a little sweetness, while Hallertau Blanc and Solero, added late, bring passion fruit and mango. A Kölsch-style yeast accentuates the fruity side. The bitterness is medium to high, and the body is robust enough to carry it.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitybready
tropical
fruity
bready
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft biscuit and bread notes from the German pilsner malt, layered with gentle stone fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Renegade

◎ Appearance

Renegade presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation that catches the light. The head is substantial and persistent, laying down fine lacing as it settles. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, typical of a well-crafted American pale ale.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft biscuit and bread notes from the German pilsner malt, layered with gentle stone fruit character. Late-addition Hallertau Blanc and Solero hops bring forward distinct passion fruit and mango aromatics, while the Kölsch-style yeast adds a delicate fruity lift. The overall bouquet is aromatic and approachable without overwhelming intensity.

biscuitpassion fruitmangofruity yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean malt sweetness and subtle bread character that provides a solid foundation. Mid-palate brings tropical fruit notes—passion fruit and mango—that complement the grainy backbone well. Bitterness emerges as medium to high, building steadily and supported by the robust body, creating good balance between malt sweetness and hop bite.

tropical fruitmalt sweetnessmedium-high bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness and subtle tropical fruit notes persisting pleasantly. The robust body ensures the aftertaste carries weight and definition through to the end.

drybitter finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
79
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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