Long Strides
Long Strides is a golden pale ale of 4.4% with bold aromas and flavours: mango, pineapple and apricot from the hops in the nose, then tropical fruit, lemon and pine, and a dry finish. It honours John Rae, Orkney's Victorian Arctic hero, who explored more of the Arctic than anyone and found the final link of the Northwest Passage. The Inuit called him Long Strides.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Long Strides
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.
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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 fruity, tropical, dry character as Long Strides will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.