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Modus Pacific Ale

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Modus Pacific Ale is the newest addition to the range, a sessionable ale in the Australian Pacific Ale tradition with a gentle haze and a soft, rounded body. Bitterness stays in the background so that the fruit-led hop character can carry the beer. Bright tropical notes of passionfruit and pineapple open up first, followed by a lift of lime and orange zest and a juicy, lightly sweet malt base that finishes clean.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
juicy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—passionfruit and pineapple dominate, followed by brisk citrus layers of lime and orange zest.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Modus Pacific Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a gentle haze that gives the beer a soft, approachable appearance. A fine head forms and lingers with modest retention, while the carbonation is lively but restrained, typical of a well-crafted sessionable ale.

golden, hazyfine headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—passionfruit and pineapple dominate, followed by brisk citrus layers of lime and orange zest. A soft, rounded malt base underpins the aromatics without competing, allowing the fruit-forward hop character to remain the focus.

tropical fruitpassionfruit, pineapplecitrus zestclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical and citrus impressions that develop into a balanced interplay of sweet malt and restrained bitterness. The malt contributes a lightly sweet, rounded body that feels full without heaviness, while hop bitterness remains deliberately soft to preserve the fruit character throughout.

juicy, fruitysoft bitternessclean finishbalanced

◑ Finish

A clean, crisp finish with minimal lingering bitterness and no harsh edges. The aftertaste carries a faint echo of orange zest and tropical notes, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean, crisprefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
73
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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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.

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