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Peace Tree Lake Loop

Peace Tree Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Tropical Pale Ale · One of 1 Tropical Pale Ales in hopIQ

Peace Tree's tropical-hopped pale ale — 5% ABV, 30 IBU, modern-hop stone-fruit and passion-fruit character on a light body, dry-crisp finish. Named for the lake-country loop drives around central Iowa. Sits between Red Rambler (malt-forward) and East Village IPA (bitter) in the lineup — the light-hop entry point.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Tropical Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
floral
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peace Tree Lake Loop

Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a thin collar with good adhesion to the glass. The beer presents a visually clean appearance with fine carbonation evident throughout, creating a lively visual presence befitting its refreshing character.

pale goldencrisp white headbright and clear

Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit and stone fruit notes—prominent peach and passion fruit character rounded by subtle citrus and floral undertones. Modern hop aromatics dominate without aggressive herbality, supported by a clean, neutral malt foundation that allows the Edelhopfen character to shine through.

stone fruit, passion fruittropical, citrusfloral liftclean malt base

Taste

Entry is smooth and light-bodied, with tropical and stone fruit flavors establishing themselves immediately across the palate. Mid-palate carries peach and orange notes with gentle hop bitterness (30 IBU) providing structure without domination, leading into a crisp, dry finish that cleanses the mouth efficiently.

smooth entryfruit-forward palaterestrained bitterness

Finish

A dry, crisp conclusion with lingering stone fruit and citrus character fading gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, with no harsh edges or lingering sweetness.

dry, crispfruit fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Peace Tree Lake Loop

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Peace Tree Lake Loop

About Tropical Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Tropical 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 Tropical Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, refreshing, fruity character as Peace Tree Lake Loop will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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