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Panhead Supercharger APA

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Panhead's hop-forward APA — citrus and tropical NZ hop character with a clean balanced malt base and a dry finish. The beer that established Panhead's reputation: bold, precise and unmistakably from the bottom of the Pacific.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with punchy citrus and tropical fruit character from noble hops — grapefruit zest, orange pith, and subtle passionfruit notes dominate.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Panhead Supercharger APA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and a stable white head that builds quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Active carbonation visible throughout, creating a lively bead that sustains the presentation.

pale goldcrisp white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with punchy citrus and tropical fruit character from noble hops — grapefruit zest, orange pith, and subtle passionfruit notes dominate. A clean, supportive malt backbone emerges beneath, with a dry herbaceous edge that maintains focus and prevents any cloying sweetness.

citrus forwardtropical fruitherbaceous

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and hop-driven, with bright grapefruit and orange flavors building through the mid-palate. The malt provides a dry, lean platform that lets the hops speak without competing; bitterness sits at a moderate level (38 IBU) and integrates seamlessly rather than dominating. The finish dries out progressively, leaving citrus oil and a faint floral spice on the palate.

drybalancedcitrus-drivenmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and crisp, with lingering citrus notes that fade steadily. Aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, with no harsh edges or residual sweetness.

dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

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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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