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Two Bays Pacific Ale

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Mandarin orange, tropical mango and pine resin come through in this hazy pale ale, brewed with 100 % Eclipse hops from Down Under. At 4.7 % it follows the Australian Pacific Ale style with a bold hop character, and the brewery says it connects Byron to Bodega. Since the Chicago brewery closed on 1 August 2024, all Lagunitas production runs in Petaluma.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
piney
orange
resinous
Aroma
Eclipse hops lead with bright mandarin and blood orange notes, followed by ripe tropical mango and stone fruit.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Two Bays Pacific Ale

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber body with excellent clarity despite the intentional cloudiness from dry-hopping and yeast suspension. A dense, persistent white head forms and maintains robust lacing along the glass. Fine carbonation delivers steady effervescence without aggression.

hazy goldendense headpersistent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Eclipse hops lead with bright mandarin and blood orange notes, followed by ripe tropical mango and stone fruit. A resinous pine backbone emerges alongside subtle herbal undertones. Clean fermentation allows the hop character to dominate without yeast-derived esters.

mandarin, mangopine resintropical stone fruitclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and citrus-forward, with the mandarin and orange flavors carrying through the mid-palate. Tropical mango sweetness provides balance against a moderate, resinous bitterness that builds steadily. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering pine and herbal notes that do not overwhelm.

citrus-forward palatemoderate bitternessdry clean finishresinous hop character

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a persistent dry, piney aftertaste. The bitterness fades gradually, leaving a refreshing citrus note on the palate.

dry pineycitrus aftertasterefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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