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Breakers is a gluten-free pale ale that combines Mosaic and Chinook hops on a base of Irish pale malt. The aroma brings tropical fruit, pine and grapefruit; a touch of tangerine shows in the finish. At 4.2 % it is lighter than its sister beer Sligo Bay, and its hop character is the more pronounced and fruit-driven of the two.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
piney
orange
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered with crisp pine resin from the Chinook hops.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Breakers

◎ Appearance

Breakers presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and good transparency. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is brisk and even, creating a lively visual presentation.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered with crisp pine resin from the Chinook hops. Grapefruit zest emerges prominently, while the Irish pale malt base provides a subtle, clean backdrop without oakiness or heavy grain character. A whisper of citrus pith adds complexity.

tropical fruitpine, grapefruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the pale malt delivering a light, biscuity sweetness. The mid-palate showcases the fruit-forward hop character—tangerine and citrus zest integrate seamlessly—while the 35 IBU bitterness remains restrained and balanced. Mouthfeel is clean and refreshing, without astringency.

citrus-drivenbalanced bitternesslight, biscuity

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with tangerine notes persisting clearly alongside fading pine notes. Aftertaste remains bright and clean, inviting further sips.

tangerine forwarddry, clean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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