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London Pale Ale

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Meantime Brewing's London Pale Ale is a Cascade-hopped study in British restraint—citrus and floral notes arrive gently over a light golden malt base, clean and easy-drinking throughout. At 4.3%, it's the kind of pale ale that proves you don't need high ABV or aggressive bitterness to be memorable.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanfloral
citrusy
clean
floral
hoppy
malty
herbal
Aroma
Cascade hops dominate the nose with prominent citrus and floral characteristics, particularly grapefruit zest and subtle orange blossom notes.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for London Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous quality. White, creamy head forms quickly and maintains good retention throughout the pour. Fine carbonation evident in the glass with steady, delicate bubbles.

light goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Cascade hops dominate the nose with prominent citrus and floral characteristics, particularly grapefruit zest and subtle orange blossom notes. A clean malt backbone provides light bread and grain aromas without any yeast funkiness. The overall bouquet is fresh, inviting, and true to style.

citrusfloralgrapefruitbread

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with balanced maltiness providing a light, slightly sweet grain foundation. Mid-palate displays well-integrated hop bitterness with fruity citrus flavors that complement rather than overpower. Clean, dry finish with medium body that feels refreshing and sessionable.

crispbalancedcitrus-forwarddry

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with lingering dry bitterness that fades gracefully. No harsh edges or residual sweetness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, bitter, clean character as London Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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