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Ray – Paradiso Pale Ale

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Ray is a hop-forward American-style pale ale that flips the script by building on European hops instead of the usual American varieties. Bright citrus and passionfruit arrive first, followed by floral undertones that linger without overwhelming. Crisp and lightly bitter — never harsh — with a clean finish that invites another sip. A pale ale for easy drinking, the kind you reach for on a warm afternoon. Serve chilled.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
floral
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and passionfruit notes, characteristic of the European hop selection.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ray – Paradiso Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Ray presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively yet refined, creating a gentle sparkle without aggression. The pale amber tone reflects the moderate crystal malt base typical of the style.

bright goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and passionfruit notes, characteristic of the European hop selection. Beneath these bright fruit impressions, subtle floral undertones emerge—herbal and refined rather than perfumed. A gentle malt sweetness supports the composition without distracting from the hop-forward character.

citrus, passionfruitfloral, herbalhop-forwardclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, citrus-driven hop bitterness that arrives clean and balanced rather than sharp. Mid-palate reveals tropical fruit complexity alongside persistent floral notes, with a light malty backbone providing structure. The bitterness remains measured and integrated throughout, never harsh or dominating.

crisp citrusbalanced bitternesstropical fruitlight, approachable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and floral echoes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste invites another sip, offering refreshment without heaviness.

dry, cleanlingering citrusapproachable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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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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