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Série Relais New England Pale Ale

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A hazy pale ale from the Relais brewpub series, hopped with Motueka, Nelson Sauvin and Citra. The pour is veiled and the texture silky, over a soft malt base that keeps out of the way. Pineapple, nectarine and lemon come through clearly, and the New Zealand varieties add a gooseberry and white-wine edge beside them. Bitterness stays moderate, so the fruit carries the finish rather than any bite.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
fruitycitrusytropical
fruity
citrusy
tropical
berry
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—pineapple and nectarine—followed by a zesty lemon note that lifts the profile.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Série Relais New England Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

The pour is veiled and hazy, presenting a soft golden-orange hue beneath the suspended yeast. A fine, delicate head forms and clings to the glass with silky persistence. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending the beer a soft, welcoming visual presence.

hazy goldensilky head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical stone fruit—pineapple and nectarine—followed by a zesty lemon note that lifts the profile. Nelson Sauvin and Motueka varieties add a subtle white-wine character with hints of gooseberry and dried herbs. The Malz foundation is restrained, allowing the hop complexity to dominate without any harsh alcohol vapour.

pineapple, nectarinelemon, gooseberrywhite-wine edgesoft malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with silky texture and the promised stone fruit and citrus notes settling seamlessly across the tongue. Mid-palate brings a light berry undertone and sustained pineapple character, with the New Zealand hops lending a wine-like sophistication. Bitterness remains moderate and restrained, allowing the fruit-forward profile to carry through without any sharp finish.

smooth entrytropical fruit dominantmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is carried by lingering fruit notes rather than assertive hop bitterness or alcohol warmth. Lemon and peach fade gradually, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

fruit-drivenclean, refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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.

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