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Man Man Lai Extra Pale Ale

Arrow Factory Brewing
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🌍 China · Extra Pale Ale · One of 5 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named for the Beijing phrase "man man lai" — take it easy. Light and easy-drinking, built to showcase New Zealand hops: Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Riwaka.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
floral
herbal
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Man Man Lai Extra Pale Ale

Appearance

The beer displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The carbonation is crisp and active, supporting a clean, inviting presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbright

Aroma

The nose is dominated by stone fruit and tropical fruit character from the New Zealand hop blend—grapefruit zest, passionfruit, and subtle gooseberry notes emerge clearly. Beneath the hop profile lie quiet floral undertones and a touch of herbal greenness, while the pale malt provides a clean, neutral backdrop without any grain sweetness.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfloralherbal

Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, with the hop-forward character unfolding across the mid-palate in waves of grapefruit, lime, and stone fruit without aggressive bitterness. The 30 IBU provides a dry, crisp finish that never feels harsh or astringent. The low ABV allows the beer to remain refreshingly light and sessionable while maintaining genuine flavor presence.

drycrispcitrus-forwardsmooth-drinking

Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with the herbal, slightly astringent hop character fading into a pleasant dryness. The aftertaste is short and leaves no sticky sweetness, encouraging another sip.

dryherbal aftertastequick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Man Man Lai Extra Pale Ale

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

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Man Man Lai Extra Pale Ale

About Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra 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.

Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, light, floral character as Man Man Lai Extra Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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