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Tankhouse Pale Ale

Mill Street Brewery
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🌍 Canada · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named after Tankhouse #3, the 1879 building where spirits once waited to be filled into barrels and where this beer was first brewed in 2003. Five malts give it a copper-red colour and a full, biscuity backbone, and the hopping rate is generous for a pale ale. The aroma sets caramel and toasted grain against resinous, citrus-peel hops, and the finish is firmly bitter without turning harsh.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
resinous
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
toasty
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tankhouse Pale Ale

Appearance

Copper-red hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms densely and clings to the glass in persistent lacing, reflecting the full body and malt structure beneath. A visually inviting pale ale that promises substance in the glass.

copper-redbright claritydense headgood lacing

Aroma

A balanced interplay of caramel and toasted grain notes forms the foundation, while generous hopping introduces resinous, citrus-peel character that cuts through the sweetness. The nose is layered without being aggressive, offering both malt depth and herbaceous hop presence that develops as the beer warms.

carameltoasted grainresinous hopscitrus peel

Taste

Entry displays a biscuity malt backbone with clear caramel notes, moving into a mid-palate where resinous hop bitterness and citrus flavours assert themselves with measured intensity. The five-malt bill creates a full, rounded character that supports the 40 IBU count without overshadowing the grain-forward foundation.

biscuity maltcaramel sweetnessresinous bitternesscitrus bite

Finish

A firmly bitter finish that lingers without harshness, leaving behind dry, hoppy notes alongside subtle toasted grain. The aftertaste remains clean and crisp, with a gentle refreshing quality that invites another sip.

firm bitternessdry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tankhouse 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 Tankhouse Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

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

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