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Hazy pale ale at 4.8%, vegan, heavily hopped with Talus, Mosaic and Citra and sold as a 'juicy pale'. The fruit runs through pink grapefruit, mango, pineapple, lychee, passion fruit and peach, with a gentle coconut note underneath and a soft, clean texture. Brewed on the 50 hl kit for can and keg; on record since February 2022.

ABV
4.8%
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
fruityhoppyjuicy
fruity
hoppy
juicy
peach
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—distinct pink grapefruit zest and mango flesh—layered with pineapple and passionfruit notes from the Citra and Mosaic combination.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Judicious

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with soft cloudiness from suspension through Hefe, creating an opaque, inviting pour. The dense, creamy head settles to a fine collar with good Schaumhaftung. Bright carbonation rises steadily in the glass, maintaining structure throughout.

golden-hazycreamy headwell-carbonatedfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—distinct pink grapefruit zest and mango flesh—layered with pineapple and passionfruit notes from the Citra and Mosaic combination. Beneath sits a subtle coconut undertone and soft floral character from Talus, creating an approachable, fruit-forward presentation without aggressive hop burn.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpassionfruitsoft florals

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and soft, with immediate stone fruit sweetness—peach and lychee—that carries through mid-palate without muddiness. The 40 IBU contributes a restrained, measured bitterness that balances the fruit without dominating; the gentle coconut note appears again as a textural softener. Finish is dry but not austere, with good attenuation for the 4.8% ABV.

stone fruitmeasured bitternesssoft textureclean finish

◑ Finish

Bitterness fades to a lingering grapefruit peel dryness with a whisper of coconut. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishgrapefruit peelrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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.

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