New Alliance
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for New Alliance
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.
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.
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.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, bitter, clean character as New Alliance will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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