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Succulent & Hazy NE Pale Ale

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The beer Modest launched with in 2019 and, in its own words, its flagship hazy pale. Brewed at session strength with barley, oats and wheat and hopped with Simcoe, Centennial, Citra and Mosaic. The brewery aims for a balance between vibrant tropical fruit flavour and smooth drinkability; drinkers confirm plenty of tropical fruit and a crisp citrus note. An early review described a dense, foamy head and a pale yellow, cloudy pour.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland)
Keg Session Pale Ale
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Northern Ireland) (Keg Session Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
wheat
juicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical stone fruit and citrus from Simcoe and Mosaic, supported by subtle bright grapefruit notes from Citra.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Succulent & Hazy NE Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with pronounced haze from suspended yeast and grain adjuncts; the pour yields a dense, foamy head with excellent retention and fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible, typical of the style. The cloudiness is integral to the beer's visual character rather than a flaw.

pale yellowhazy, yeast-drivendense foam headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical stone fruit and citrus from Simcoe and Mosaic, supported by subtle bright grapefruit notes from Citra. Beneath lies a soft, bready Malz foundation from barley, oats and wheat, contributing gentle sweetness without dominating. No harsh phenolics or alcohol heat; the overall impression is fresh and inviting.

tropical stone fruitcitrus, grapefruitsoft grain sweetnessclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with oat and wheat smoothness combining with tropical and citrus hop character. Mid-palate maintains vibrancy through the fruit notes while the 40 IBU bitterness sits in balance—crisp but restrained, never aggressive. The low 4.2% ABV keeps the beer light and refreshing without sacrificing complexity.

smooth grain bodytropical, citrus hopbalanced bitternesscrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-short finish with lingering citrus and a whisper of grain sweetness; drying cleanly without astringency. The beer invites another sip rather than demanding contemplation, befitting its session-strength positioning.

citrus fadeclean, drydrinkable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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 Hazy Pale Ale

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