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Wildlands BC Pale Ale

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A pale ale built from malt and hops grown in British Columbia, straw-coloured and light at 4.5%. The hop side runs to citrus — grapefruit peel and lemon — over a thin, cracker-like malt base that leaves room for it. Bitterness at 23 IBU is firm enough to dry the finish without lingering. Carbonation is brisk, the body slight, and the whole beer sits at the lighter end of the style.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
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
citrusyhoppymalty
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus—grapefruit peel and lemon zest—from noble hops grown in British Columbia.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wildlands BC Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Straw-coloured and transparent, with a pale golden hue that speaks to the restraint of the grain bill. A modest white head forms and disperses quickly, leaving only brief traces of lacing. Carbonation is visibly brisk, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

straw goldbright clarityeffervescentthin head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus—grapefruit peel and lemon zest—from noble hops grown in British Columbia. Behind this sits a clean, understated malt character: cracker-like, biscuity notes that provide ballast without demanding attention. No yeast esters or adjuncts intrude; the profile remains tightly focused on the hop-malt conversation.

grapefruit peellemon zestcracker maltclean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, the citrus notes from the aroma carrying through with precision. The malt base—thin but present—offers a dry, biscuit-like foundation that allows the hops to articulate without obstruction. Bitterness arrives at 23 IBU with a firm, drying hand on the mid-palate and finish, clean and defined rather than harsh.

citrus-forwarddry malt backbonemeasured bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is short and decisive, the modest bitterness lingering just long enough to punctuate the palate before fading. No lingering sweetness or astringency—the beer exits clean, leaving a refreshed sensation.

dryclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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