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Pale Ale - Idaho 7 Strata

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Ripe nectarine and soft apricot, a touch of malt sweetness and a satisfying dank finish. The mouthfeel is soft and velvety, with a gentle haze. Brewed at 4.5% with Idaho 7 and Strata hops for a bold, fruit-forward, stone-fruit character. A subtle caramel sweetness rounds it off; brewed in Leith, Edinburgh.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
fruitypeachhoppy
fruity
peach
hoppy
dank
resinous
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—nectarine and soft apricot notes dominate, layered with subtle resinous hop character from Idaho 7 and Strata.
also:malty,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pale Ale - Idaho 7 Strata

◎ Appearance

A soft golden hue with gentle haziness throughout, characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and settles into a light, persistent collar with delicate lacing. Fine carbonation creates a soft visual texture that underscores the beer's approachable character.

golden, hazysoft carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—nectarine and soft apricot notes dominate, layered with subtle resinous hop character from Idaho 7 and Strata. A gentle maltiness beneath provides backbone without overshadowing the fruit, while a faint dank earthiness emerges on closer inspection.

ripe stone fruitnectarine, apricotsubtle resindank earth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright peach and apricot flavors that carry cleanly across the mid-palate, supported by soft caramel sweetness and a light malt foundation. Hop bitterness builds gradually to around 35 IBU, creating a satisfying grip without harsh edges. The finish carries a dank, resinous quality that lingers without drying the mouth.

peach-forwardcaramel sweetnessmoderate bitternessvelvety mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The dank, resinous character persists pleasantly into the aftertaste, with stone fruit notes fading gradually. A clean, refreshing quality emerges, inviting another sip.

dank resinclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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