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Magazine Cover is a pale ale from DEYA Brewing Company in Cheltenham, England, brewed by one of the UK's most celebrated craft producers. It pours a luminous, hazy golden straw, topped with a soft, pillowy white head. The aroma is immediately inviting — fresh tropical and citrus notes lead the way, with hints of stone fruit and a gentle grassy hop character that feels quintessentially British yet undeniably modern. On the palate, it's light-bodied and supremely easy-drinking, with juicy peach and lemon zest flavours balanced by a subtle biscuity malt base. The finish is clean, refreshing, and gently bitter, leaving a lingering hop brightness that makes this sessionable Cotswolds pale ale near impossible to put down.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalcitrusypeach
tropical
citrusy
peach
clean
hoppy
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with forward tropical and bright citrus notes that command immediate attention.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MAGAZINE COVER

◎ Appearance

Magazine Cover presents a luminous golden straw hue with a distinctly hazy, turbid character that catches the light pleasantly. A soft, pillowy white head rises generously and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden, suggesting good carbonation and body structure. The haziness speaks to the modern aesthetic of this ale without compromising visual appeal.

golden straw, hazysoft white headbright and inviting

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with forward tropical and bright citrus notes that command immediate attention. Stone fruit character—particularly peach—mingles with a gentle, grassy hop presence that feels both classically British and thoroughly contemporary. Beneath these primary aromatics lies a delicate, clean malt foundation that anchors the overall profile without demanding center stage.

tropical, citrus forwardstone fruit and peachgrassy British hop

◐ Taste

The palate is light-bodied and remarkably drinkable, with juicy peach and lemon zest flavors leading the entry. A subtle biscuity malt base provides structure and warmth without heaviness, balancing the hop-driven character throughout the mid-palate. The bitterness emerges gently, enough to define the finish without becoming harsh or overly assertive.

juicy peach, lemonlight-bodied, smoothsubtle biscuit malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering hop brightness that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains dry and crisp, never cloying, making this ale genuinely sessionable.

clean, dry finishhop brightness persists
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
81
Appearance
84
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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About Pale Ale

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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 tropical, citrusy, peach character as MAGAZINE COVER will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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