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Man Man Lai Extra Pale Ale

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralfruityherbal
floral
fruity
herbal
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
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.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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 Extra Pale Ale

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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

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