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12th of Never Ale

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Bright citrus, rich coconut and papaya-like fruit play across a stage of English puffed wheat, tropically hoppy and light yet full-bodied, pale, cold and bitter. A blend of old- and new-school hops, and a moderate 5.5 % take on everything the brewery knows about hop-forward beer. Lagunitas opened a second brewery in Chicago in 2014 and closed it on 1 August 2024.

ABV
5.5%
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
fruity
wheat
clean
Aroma
A vibrant tropical hop character leads, with prominent citrus—lime and grapefruit—mingling with papaya and coconut notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 12th of Never Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation that sustains a fine, persistent white head. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance typical of the style, with good lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

A vibrant tropical hop character leads, with prominent citrus—lime and grapefruit—mingling with papaya and coconut notes. Beneath the aromatic hop profile lies a subtle biscuity maltiness from the English puffed wheat base, creating a well-rounded nose without heavy grain dominance.

tropical citruspapaya, coconutnoble hopssubtle biscuit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light yet full-bodied mouthfeel, balancing crisp citrus and stone fruit against a clean, peppery bitterness. The English wheat malz provides a gentle, bread-like backbone that keeps the beer refreshing despite its hop-forward character, with moderate bitterness at 35 IBU adding definition without overwhelming.

citrus-drivenfull-bodied yet lightpeppery bitternesswheaten backbone

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately bitter finish with lingering citrus and tropical fruit notes fading into a dry, slightly grassy aftertaste. The moderate alcohol and balanced bitterness leave the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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