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Alf

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Stone fruit and tropical fruit rise from a heavy dry hop of Mosaic, Enigma and Denali, with a dank edge from Vermont yeast. A protein-heavy grist builds the full, pillowy body. Alf was first brewed with Amundsen Brewery of Oslo and is a 5.4% pale ale in Marble's collaboration range, made with barley and wheat, and vegan.

ABV
5.4%
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
tropicaldankhoppy
tropical
dank
hoppy
dark fruit
wheat
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent stone fruit character—peach and apricot—layered beneath bright tropical notes of pineapple and passionfruit from the Mosaic, Enigma, and Denali hops.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alf

◎ Appearance

Alf presents a pale golden hue with a subtle cloudiness from its wheat component and Vermont yeast contribution. The head is dense and pillowy, building with vigor and clinging to the glass in a fine, persistent lace. Moderate carbonation animates the body without excessive effervescence.

pale goldhazypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent stone fruit character—peach and apricot—layered beneath bright tropical notes of pineapple and passionfruit from the Mosaic, Enigma, and Denali hops. A distinctive dank, herbal edge emerges beneath the fruit, while the Vermont yeast contributes a subtle esters and soft wheat complexity. The overall impression is aromatic and herb-forward without aggression.

stone fruittropical fruitherbal, danksubtle esters

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the protein-heavy grist delivering genuine fullness across the mid-palate. Stone fruit and tropical fruit flavors dominate the center, supported by a grainy, slightly sweet Malz foundation. Bitterness arrives measured at 35 IBU, with a dry, resinous quality that lingers without dominating; the dank character from yeast and hops adds complexity rather than harshness.

fruit-forwardfull bodybalanced bitternessgrainy sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the herbal and resinous notes extending into a pleasant, slightly astringent aftertaste. Fruit character fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, grain-driven conclusion.

dry finishlingering aftertasteherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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

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