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Providence

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New England pale ale at 5.2%, vegan, brewed with cryo hops and Citra at the centre of the hopping. Orange, pink grapefruit and sweet citrus sit alongside freshly cut grass and pine, and the beer is built without any noticeable bitterness. Blonde in colour; on record since 2018, poured on keg and sold in cans.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
citrusyorangegrassy
citrusy
orange
grassy
piney
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange zest and pink grapefruit dominate—complemented by sweet citrus undertones.
also:fruity,tropical
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Providence

◎ Appearance

Providence presents a blonde hue with a hazy, soft cloudiness throughout. The head forms with moderate persistence and fine lacing clings to the glass. Carbonation appears fine and consistent, creating a gently animated visual presence.

blonde, hazyfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange zest and pink grapefruit dominate—complemented by sweet citrus undertones. Beneath the fruit sits a clean herbal character of freshly cut grass and subtle pine, derived from the Citra and cryo hop combination. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without aggressive hop intensity.

orange, grapefruitherbal, grassyCitra hops

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and approachable, leading with the same citrus and herbal notes found on the nose. Sweet malt provides a light, supporting base without any prominent grain character. The promised lack of noticeable bitterness holds true; the finish is clean and smooth rather than assertively dry.

citrus-forwardlow bitternesssoft malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and refreshing, leaving behind subtle citrus and herbal echoes. No harsh tannins or lingering hop bite emerge; instead, a gentle, clean aftertaste encourages another sip.

clean, short finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

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