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Sky Above is Left Handed Giant's house session pale and a recipe that has been with the brewery from the very start. An extra pale malt base carries Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic, giving layers of orange peel and juicy grapefruit, top notes of pine, apricot and passion fruit, and a smooth bitterness. Barley, oats and wheat are in the grist, yet the beer is certified gluten-free below 20 ppm. It is brewed to 4.5% and is vegan.

ABV
4.5%
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
citrusyjuicyorange
citrusy
juicy
orange
hoppy
piney
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus character: candied orange peel and juicy grapefruit lead, backed by a subtle pine resin quality.
also:peach
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sky Above

◎ Appearance

Sky Above presents a bright pale gold colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with deliberate lacing. The carbonation is lively but restrained, supporting a clean and inviting visual presence that speaks to careful brewing and conditioning.

pale goldbright claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus character: candied orange peel and juicy grapefruit lead, backed by a subtle pine resin quality. Beneath this hop-forward frame sits delicate stone fruit—apricot and passion fruit—with a soft, clean malt undertone that anchors without imposing.

citrus peel, grapefruitstone fruit esterspine resinclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate entry is light and crisp, delivering immediate citrus and grapefruit bite. The mid-palate remains elegant and refreshing, with the malt base—enriched by oats and wheat—providing a gentle, almost creamy body that balances the hop character. Bitterness emerges cleanly at 40 IBU, finishing dry without harshness or astringency.

crisp entryjuicy citrussmooth grain bodyclean dry bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, leaving a lingering grapefruit and pine aftertaste without weight. The low alcohol and restrained bitterness ensure the beer drinks refreshingly throughout, ideal for its session profile.

dry finishcitrus fadelight
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 Session Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session 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 Session Pale Ale

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