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Limonata Pale

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An Ultra Pale which emulates almost toxic levels of citrus zing. A nuclear sherbet dib-dab of lemon, lime and tropical pineapple. Wylam's most refreshing everyday pale. Proceeds donated to the Wildlife Trust.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
orange
Aroma
The nose leads immediately with bright citrus notes—lemon and lime dominate, supported by hints of tropical pineapple and a subtle orange undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Limonata Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, lemony hue typical of the style. A white head forms readily and maintains good retention, leaving fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears lively and persistent, creating steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads immediately with bright citrus notes—lemon and lime dominate, supported by hints of tropical pineapple and a subtle orange undertone. Noble hop character is evident without being aggressive, with clean, resinous edges. Malt presence is restrained, allowing the citrus aromatics to remain the focal point.

lemon, lime, tropicalnoble hop resinvibrant citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus zing—lemon and lime flavors build quickly across the palate. Mid-palate balances fruity, hoppy notes with a light, clean malt body and a subtle sherbet sweetness. Bitterness arrives at moderate levels (38 IBU), providing structure without harshness, and maintains a dry, clean finish on the tongue.

citrus-drivencrisp entrybalanced bitternesssherbet sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with lemon and lime notes fading gradually into a subtle peppery hop bitterness. Aftertaste remains clean and thirst-quenching, inviting the next sip.

dry finishcitrus fadequenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

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