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Business Time

Nene Valley Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Hazy Pale Ale · One of 5 Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

Business Time arrives hazy and pale, a visual signal of its unfined nature. The aroma announces itself through layers of stone fruit and tropical brightness—intense peach and mango sit alongside pineapple and fresh citrus, creating a fruit-forward register that feels more orchard than hop garden. At 4.3%, this is a lean, approachable pale ale, the kind that invites you back to the glass without heaviness. The haze itself is part of the character, a cloudiness that speaks to minimal intervention. This is an aperitif beer, one that works in the late afternoon or as a palate-refresher between conversations.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Business Time

Appearance

Business Time presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze, a visual marker of its unfined character and minimal filtration. The cloudiness is deliberate and integral to the beer's identity rather than a flaw. A modest white head forms and dissipates gently, leaving light lacing on the glass.

pale goldenintentionally hazysoft head

Aroma

The nose is immediately fruit-forward, dominated by stone fruit and tropical notes that eclipse traditional hop earthiness. Peach and mango lead, supported by pineapple and bright citrus—a profile that feels more orchard than garden. The aromatic intensity is remarkable for a beer of this ABV, speaking to thoughtful hop selection and dry-hopping technique.

stone fruittropical brightnesspeach and mangocitrus forward

Taste

The palate mirrors the aroma's fruit-driven character, entering clean and light without the weight often associated with haze. Peach and juicy tropical notes persist through the mid-palate, with sufficient but restrained bitterness that never dominates. The mouthfeel remains crisp and refreshing, supported by moderate carbonation that cleanses the palate.

juicy tropicalrestrained bitternesslight bodiedcrisp

Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, allowing the beer to refresh rather than linger. A subtle fruity echo remains without any astringency or harshness.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Business Time

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Business Time

About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, peach, fruity character as Business Time will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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