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Sligo Bay

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Sligo Bay is an American pale ale with a bright golden colour, brewed with a mix of cereals and American hops. The flavour is hop-forward but clearly supported by the malt, so that neither side takes over. The hop aroma stays moderate. At 4.6 % it sits between the brewery's session IPA and its stronger IPAs.

ABV
4.6%
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
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose reveals moderate hop character with floral and citrus notes that remain restrained rather than aggressive.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sligo Bay

◎ Appearance

Sligo Bay presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation throughout. The head forms quickly and maintains a thin, persistent collar with good lacing on the glass. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed American pale ale.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals moderate hop character with floral and citrus notes that remain restrained rather than aggressive. Supporting this is a clean, grainy Malz foundation that grounds the profile without overwhelming. The interplay suggests balance between both components, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct notes competing for attention.

floral hopscitrus undertonesgrainy Malzmoderate intensity

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp with a dry, slightly spicy hop bite that builds in the mid-palate without becoming harsh. The Malz character provides a mellow, biscuity backbone that prevents the bitterness from dominating. At 38 IBU, the final bitterness sits in balance, finishing dry and clean without any residual sweetness or astringency.

hop-forwardbalanced bitternessbiscuit Malzdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long with a persistent but not overpowering dry quality. The aftertaste carries a subtle hop spice that gradually recedes, leaving a clean palate ready for the next sip.

moderate lengthclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About American Pale Ale

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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.

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