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Skerry Sharks

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A pale ale built around citrus: zesty, with grapefruit and lemon in front. Citra and Mosaic are the hops, and at 4.4% ABV it stays light on its feet. Lacada began as a father and son nano-brewery in Portrush, and more than 400 co-owners stand behind it today. The taproom sits at 7A Victoria Street in Portrush.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus — prominent grapefruit and lemon notes from Citra and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skerry Sharks

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The beer presents an inviting, well-defined appearance typical of well-crafted pale ales.

golden amberbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus — prominent grapefruit and lemon notes from Citra and Mosaic hops. The aroma remains crisp and forward, with subtle herbal undertones and clean malt support. There is no yeast funk or oxidative character, only fresh and zesty hop expression.

grapefruit, lemonherbal Edelhopfenclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with citrus flavour immediately present on the palate. Mid-palate shows balanced bitterness at 35 IBUs — enough to define the beer without dominating — and subtle orange notes linger alongside grainy malt sweetness. The body remains lean and crisp throughout, never heavy or cloying.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus and a subtle herbal bite that fades gradually. Aftertaste is pleasant and thirst-quenching, inviting another sip.

dry, cleanthirst-quenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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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