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Tankhouse Pale Ale

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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
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouscarameltoasty
resinous
caramel
toasty
hoppy
citrusy
bready
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.
also:malty,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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 American Pale Ale

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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.

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