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New Alliance is a collaborative Anglo-Belgian pale ale from Burning Sky Brewery in Firle, East Sussex, crafted alongside Brussels-based Brasserie De La Senne. Brewed with spelt malt, it pours a bright, golden straw with a fine, persistent white head. The aroma is inviting — fresh floral and citrus hop character mingles with a subtle, earthy grain quality that hints at the spelt's contribution. On the palate, the beer is crisp and refreshing, with a clean malt backbone supporting an assertive, resinous bitterness that gives it real backbone. The finish is dry and satisfyingly long, carrying that hoppy bite right through. A confident, characterful pale ale that celebrates the best of British and Belgian brewing traditions.

ABV
4.5%
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
hoppycleanfloral
hoppy
clean
floral
citrusy
malty
earthy
Aroma
The nose is fresh and welcoming, leading with clean floral and citrus hop character that speaks to careful variety selection and measured bittering.
also:piney,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New Alliance

◎ Appearance

New Alliance pours a bright, luminous golden straw with excellent clarity. The head is fine and white, displaying strong persistence and good adhesion to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending the beer a lively, inviting visual presence.

bright golden strawpersistent white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and welcoming, leading with clean floral and citrus hop character that speaks to careful variety selection and measured bittering. Beneath the hop layer sits a subtle, earthy grain quality—the spelt malt contributing a gentle, wholesome earthiness rather than heaviness. There is no harsh or oxidized character; the aroma remains crisp and balanced throughout.

fresh floral hopscitrus notesearthy grainspelt malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a dry malt backbone providing structure without sweetness. The mid-palate develops an assertive, resinous bitterness that gives the beer real backbone and character, complemented by subtle citrus and piney notes. The malt remains restrained, allowing the hops to lead while maintaining balance—neither thin nor muddy.

assertive bitternessresinous hopsclean maltdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and satisfyingly long, with the hoppy bite persisting cleanly through the aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or astringency mars the conclusion; the beer ends as it began—refreshing and confident.

dry finishhoppy aftertastelong length
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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