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Pale Ale

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Delicate citrus and stone fruit lead the aroma, mango and grapefruit carry the flavour, and a balanced bitterness rounds it off. A 4.2% pale ale from Long Man at Church Farm in Litlington, in the South Downs National Park. The barley is grown on the farm, and the water comes from the chalk aquifer below.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
English Style Pale Ale
★Silver — World Beer Awards (English Style Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
orange
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate citrus and stone fruit notes, immediately engaging the senses.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Light golden colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a continuous stream of small bubbles that suggests good conditioning. The beer presents as clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pale ale.

light goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate citrus and stone fruit notes, immediately engaging the senses. Mango and grapefruit emerge as primary aromatic signatures, backed by clean noble hop character. There is no oxidation or stale quality; the aroma remains fresh and dimensional, with a subtle floral undertone that adds complexity without dominating.

citrus forwardstone fruittropical notesclean hop character

◐ Taste

Mango and grapefruit dominate the palate from the first sip, delivering bright, ripe fruit character. The mid-palate shows excellent balance between the fruity hop expression and a subtle, well-rounded malt sweetness. A moderate, clean bitterness arrives in the finish—never harsh or overwhelming—and provides structure and grip without masking the underlying fruit complexity.

tropical fruit forwardbalanced bitternessdry finishcrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without becoming astringent. A whisper of citrus persists in the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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