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Lost Forty Pale Ale

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A toasty malt base gives way to a big, fresh hop hit that washes fruity, floral notes and spicy undertones across the palate. It arrives light and finishes dry. Pale Ale was one of the four standard beers the Lost Forty team worked out in garage test brews before the brewery launched in 2014.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastyhoppymalty
toasty
hoppy
malty
fruity
floral
spicy
Aroma
Fresh, grassy hop character leads the nose with distinct floral and spicy undertones that recall black pepper and herbal tea.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lost Forty Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Medium golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-formed white head that displays good retention and fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a lively visual presentation typical of a well-conditioned pale ale.

golden, clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh, grassy hop character leads the nose with distinct floral and spicy undertones that recall black pepper and herbal tea. Supporting this is a gentle toasty malt presence that anchors the bouquet without dominating, creating a balanced and inviting aromatics.

fresh hopfloral, spicytoasty malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a toasty malt foundation that quickly gives way to a pronounced hop bitterness and fruity, floral notes. The beer arrives lean and crisp, with the bitterness remaining measured at 35 IBU, and finishes bone-dry with lingering citrus and spice character.

hoppy, dryfruity, floralclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with moderate length that gradually fades to a subtle spicy-herbal reminder. No sweetness lingers; the aftertaste remains crisp and clean.

dry, crisprefreshing fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
77
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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