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High Wire Grapefruit

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The grapefruit spin on High Wire, the brewery's tribute to the pale ales of America's West Coast and unapologetically hop-forward. Lip-smacking grapefruit meets a smoothly composed malt base and runs into a crisply bitter finish. Cascade, Centennial, Columbus and Chinook share the hop bill, and at 5.5% it is vegan too.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
Citrus leads immediately, with prominent grapefruit zest and a supporting cast of pithy, resinous notes from the Cascade and Centennial hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for High Wire Grapefruit

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. Fine white head forms readily and clings well to the glass, leaving delicate lacing on the sides. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, contributing to the overall liveliness.

pale goldenbright, clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Citrus leads immediately, with prominent grapefruit zest and a supporting cast of pithy, resinous notes from the Cascade and Centennial hops. A clean malt backbone provides subtle breadiness without competing; no fermentation esters or astringency muddy the profile. The nose remains crisp and welcoming throughout.

grapefruit zestpithy, resinousclean malthop-driven

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with immediate lip-smacking grapefruit character that sits comfortably over a smooth, well-balanced malt foundation. Mid-palate develops gentle citrus bitterness alongside subtle grain sweetness, creating good tension without heaviness. The finish turns decisively bitter and dry, with Columbus and Chinook lending a lasting herbal grip that complements rather than overwhelms.

grapefruit, lip-smackingbalanced malt baseclean bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Crisp and sustained, with lingering grapefruit pith and herbaceous bitterness that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains refreshingly dry and spice-tinged, inviting the next sip.

crisp, lingeringherbal, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
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

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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.

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