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White Cat

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A hoppy pale ale with juicy tropical and citrus notes from Citra, plus zesty sweet orange and floral tones from Amarillo, with Cascade in the mix. Light at 3.9% and brewed all year, it is poured on cask under the motto of purring with Pendle magic, a nod to the cat theme that runs through the range.

ABV
3.9%
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
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
floral
juicy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit character—pineapple and stone fruit—layered with zesty citrus from Citra and Amarillo hops.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Cat

◎ Appearance

White Cat presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, typical of a cask-conditioned pale ale. Light strikes through the glass with ease, highlighting the beer's bright, inviting character.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit character—pineapple and stone fruit—layered with zesty citrus from Citra and Amarillo hops. Sweet orange blossom and subtle floral notes emerge beneath, adding complexity and refinement. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with no harsh alpha-acid bite or oxidative notes.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfloral sweetnessclean hop profile

◐ Taste

Entry brings juicy tropical and citrus flavors upfront, with Amarillo's characteristic orange-peel sweetness balancing Cascade's herbal edge. The mid-palate is light and crisp, with restrained malt providing gentle body rather than sweetness. Bitterness develops steadily, reaching a moderate level that complements rather than dominates the hop-driven flavor.

juicy tropicalzesty citruscrisp palatemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully into a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. At 3.9% ABV, the beer leaves no alcohol warmth, instead offering a thirst-quenching conclusion that invites another sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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

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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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