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White Rocks

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A pale ale with tropical fruit and a big citrus hit, smooth in the mouth. Citra and Idaho 7 hops soar over a verdant grist, as the brewery puts it. At 5% ABV it comes from Portrush, a town whose eastern coastline is lined by the Whiterocks cliffs, and it is brewed by the co-operative with more than 400 co-owners. Gebraut wird er in Portrush.

ABV
5%
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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit—followed closely by a pronounced citrus character of grapefruit and orange zest.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Rocks

◎ Appearance

White Rocks presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, with steady bubbles rising through the glass. Lacing clings to the sides with moderate tenacity as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit—followed closely by a pronounced citrus character of grapefruit and orange zest. The Citra and Idaho 7 hops dominate the aromatic profile, with a subtle herbaceous green note threading through the background.

tropical fruitgrapefruit, orangeherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with tropical stone fruit meeting crisp citrus on the palate. The mid-palate maintains smoothness while the noble hop bitterness builds gradually, supported by a light grassy character and understated Malz sweetness that balances the bitter finish.

smooth palatetropical, citrusmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus pith and a gentle herbal fade. Bitterness persists cleanly without astringency, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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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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