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Kaleidoscope

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Bright citrus and juicy fruit meet a gentle, clean bitterness, and the whole thing drinks fresh and easy. Three hops do the work: Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic, a trio blended with care. This is the Bristol brewery's flagship Pale Ale, brewed with barley, oat and wheat malts at 4.2% ABV, and one of the beers its brewers keep honing week after week. Vegan.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Awards
Session
Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Session)
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyjuicyhoppy
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe tropical fruit notes—passionfruit, mango, and stone fruit—layered with bright citrus zest and a subtle floral undertone.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaleidoscope

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with a bright, luminous quality characteristic of New Zealand hop-forward ales. The beer presents a light haze from its unfiltered nature, which catches the light pleasantly. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldenlightly hazyfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe tropical fruit notes—passionfruit, mango, and stone fruit—layered with bright citrus zest and a subtle floral undertone. A whisper of coconut adds complexity without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is clean and aromatic, with no yeasty or oxidative character.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfloral notescoconut

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and tropical fruit character that mirrors the aroma, supported by a light, clean malt base. Moderate bitterness arrives mid-palate at 38 IBU, providing balance without harshness. The beer finishes dry and refreshing, with the hop character remaining prominent throughout.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, allowing the drinker to return to the aromatic qualities without lingering bitterness. A light, crisp aftertaste lingers briefly before fading.

cleancrisplight
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
81
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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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