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Crowd Surfer

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Grapefruit, gooseberry and lychee: fresh citrus notes meet caramelly malt and a pleasantly bitter edge. The start is mild and lively with a light malt note, the finish prickles finely with balanced bitterness. A dry-hopped, top-fermented pale ale at 5.1 %, amber and clear, from Eggers & Engelhardt of the Morning-Rockshow.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycaramelhoppy
citrusy
caramel
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus character—grapefruit and lychee—layered beneath gooseberry notes and a subtle herbal hop presence.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crowd Surfer

◎ Appearance

Crowd Surfer presents a clear, amber-hued body with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. The head forms with fine density and maintains good retention, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is visibly lively, with persistent fine bubbles rising steadily through the liquid.

amber, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus character—grapefruit and lychee—layered beneath gooseberry notes and a subtle herbal hop presence. Underneath, caramelly Malz contributes warmth and gentle sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh or oxidized edges.

citrus-forwardcaramel-Malz sweetnessherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate arrives with a mild, lively entry and a clean malt foundation that grounds the beer. Citrus flavors—grapefruit and gooseberry—build through the mid-palate, balanced by subtle caramel undertones. A pleasantly dry, balanced bitterness emerges without aggression, finishing clean and crisp on the tongue.

balanced bitternessdry finishmalt-citrus harmony

◑ Finish

The finish prickles finely with lingering bitterness and a dry quality that invites the next sip. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no residual sweetness or harsh bite.

dry, pricklyrefreshing
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

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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.

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