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Mahanakhon Pale Ale

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Since late 2020 the pale ale has been brewed in Thailand to a reworked recipe that replaced the earlier Australian-made version, with a revamped hop blend and a dry hop. It pours golden with a malty, biscuit-toned backbone. The nose brings dank pine, white citrus and tropical hard candy, with stone fruit in the background. The palate is easy-drinking and balanced, finishing clean with a light resinous bitterness.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
pineymaltyresinous
piney
malty
resinous
clean
citrusy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with dank pine and resinous hop character, followed by white citrus and tropical hard candy notes.
also:hoppy,dark fruit
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mahanakhon Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively, creating steady effervescence that maintains good lacing on the glass throughout the drink.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with dank pine and resinous hop character, followed by white citrus and tropical hard candy notes. Stone fruit emerges in the background, underpinned by a clean, biscuit-forward malt base that grounds the aromatic profile.

dank pinewhite citrustropical notesstone fruit

◐ Taste

The palate is approachable and well-balanced, with a malty, biscuit-toned backbone providing structure. The mid-palate flows cleanly into a finish marked by light resinous bitterness that lingers without overwhelming.

malty backbonebiscuit notesbalancedclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with a restrained resinous bitterness that fades to a subtle malt sweetness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing.

dryresinousrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mahanakhon Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mahanakhon Pale Ale

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, malty, resinous character as Mahanakhon Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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