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Tasty Pale Ale

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A pale ale built entirely on American hops and aimed at drinkability rather than intensity. It pours golden, with grapefruit, pine and stone fruit in the aroma. The palate is fruity and hop-forward over a full-bodied malt base, and the bitterness sits at a level that carries the fruit instead of cutting across it. In Victoria the beer runs mainly on tap rather than in cans.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession

AWARDS

#95 · 2024
GABS Hottest 100
★#95 — GABS Hottest 100
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
piney
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with clean American hop character: prominent grapefruit and pine notes sit alongside softer stone fruit aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tasty Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is evident but moderate, creating a delicate bead that rises steadily through the glass. Lacing clings to the glass walls with each sip, suggesting good head retention and body.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean American hop character: prominent grapefruit and pine notes sit alongside softer stone fruit aromatics. Beneath the hops lies a restrained malt foundation that provides subtle sweetness without competing for attention. The overall profile is fruity and refreshing, with no harsh or vegetal edges.

grapefruit, pinestone fruitAmerican hopsclean, fruity

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with immediate hop-forward fruit flavors that develop across the palate. The full-bodied malt base supports the bitterness rather than being overshadowed by it, creating a balanced interplay where citrus and pine carry through without sharp edges. Mid-palate shows good depth from both malt and hops, finishing with a moderate bitterness that feels integrated rather than aggressive.

fruity, hop-forwardfull-bodied maltbalanced bitternesscitrus, pine

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering fruit and hop character that fades gradually. Bitterness settles into a pleasant, non-abrasive aftertaste that leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishmoderate dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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