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Equinox

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Pine, citrus peel and eucalyptus lead, with layers of tropical fruit behind them, and every note comes from a single hop, Ekuanot. The beer shares its name with Equinox, the other name of that hop. It is a 4.7% Ekuanot Pale Ale brewed with barley, malt and wheat, part of Marble's single hop series in the Specials range.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpineyhoppy
tropical
piney
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
herbal
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by pine resin and fresh citrus peel, with a distinct eucalyptus character threading throughout.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Equinox

◎ Appearance

Equinox presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a lively white head that settles to a persistent collar. Fine carbonation creates a delicate, effervescent quality throughout the glass. The beer displays good Schaumhaftung, with lacing that clings cleanly to the walls.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by pine resin and fresh citrus peel, with a distinct eucalyptus character threading throughout. Beneath these striking top notes lie layers of tropical fruit—guava and passionfruit—that emerge as the beer warms slightly. All of these aromatic dimensions flow from the single Ekuanot hop variety, creating a cohesive and refined sensory profile.

pine, resincitrus peel, eucalyptustropical fruitsingle hop expression

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and herbal pine, mirroring the aroma's directness. The mid-palate reveals more tropical character—stone fruit and subtle floral notes—balanced against a light, grainy maltiness from the barley and wheat blend. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, providing structure without dominating, and allows the Ekuanot's complexity to shine through.

citrus, herbaceoustropical fruit noteslight grain bodymoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brisk, with pine and citrus lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. Drying without harshness, the beer resolves with a subtle herbal edge that invites another sip.

dry finishherbal persistencerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

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

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