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Peace Tree Lake Loop

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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
peach
floral
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.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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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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

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