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Pentacle

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Hazy IPA at 5.5%, brewed as a collaboration between Kirkstall and Saint Monday from East London. It is built around the New Zealand hop Nectaron, which brings citrus, pineapple and passion fruit. Sold in cans under both names since March 2026.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
fruitycitrusytropical
fruity
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
Nectaron dominates the nose with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and candied grapefruit skin—layered beneath a distinct tropical character of ripe pineapple and passion fruit pulp.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pentacle

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a persistent haze throughout the body, characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving fine lacing on the sides. Carbonation is bright and lively, evident in steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the haze.

pale goldenhazy throughoutgood head retention

◌ Aroma

Nectaron dominates the nose with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and candied grapefruit skin—layered beneath a distinct tropical character of ripe pineapple and passion fruit pulp. Gentle floral undertones emerge behind the fruit-forward profile, while the malt base remains restrained and neutral, allowing the hop expression to lead.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitpineapple, passion fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate citrus bite and juicy stone fruit that mirrors the aroma's promise. Mid-palate maintains brightness and tropical sweetness without cloying, balanced by a measured bitterness of 50 IBUs that builds gradually. The low ABV keeps the beer refreshing and clean, avoiding any alcohol warmth, while a subtle malt sweetness grounds the composition.

citrus bitejuicy tropicalclean, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and subtle passion fruit notes fading into a gentle herbal bitterness. The aftertaste remains bright rather than astringent, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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