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Modus Pale is the brewery's longest-running pale ale, first released as Simmy Minion – a nod to the Simcoe hop at its centre. The grist combines Pilsner, Munich, wheat and Gladiator malts, while Cascade, Simcoe, Columbus and Citra go in with a generous dry hop. It pours golden and finishes dry and crisp. Pine resin and grapefruit lead the aroma, followed by orange peel, a light bready malt base and a firm, clean bitterness.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Best International Style Pale Ale · 2016
Australian International Beer Awards
★Best International Style Pale Ale — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouspineycitrusy
resinous
piney
citrusy
bready
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive pine resin and grapefruit citrus, hallmarks of the generous dry hop charge.
also:hoppy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Modus Pale

◎ Appearance

Modus Pale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is evident and lively, with crisp bubble formation that maintains good head retention and clean lacing as the beer settles.

bright goldenclearfine foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pine resin and grapefruit citrus, hallmarks of the generous dry hop charge. Orange peel and lightly bready malt notes provide a subtle backbone, while the overall aromatic profile remains crisp and clean without any oxidative or off-grain character.

pine resingrapefruitorange peelbready

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with citrus and piney hop flavors immediately present on the palate. The middle develops a light breadiness from the Malz blend, while a firm, dry bitterness builds steadily without harshness. The finish is bone-dry, leaving the hops and bitterness as the dominant final impression.

pineycitrusydryfirm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is characteristically dry and crisp, with lingering hop bitterness and resinous notes fading cleanly. Aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter without astringency.

dryclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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