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Peckham Pale

Brick Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Brick's most loved everyday beer — named after the railway arch neighbourhood. Refreshing and hop-forward with tropical and citrus character. A reliable core classic. The defining pale ale of South London's craft beer renaissance.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
orange
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peckham Pale

Appearance

Peckham Pale presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible, lending the beer an inviting, lively character.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—papaya and mango—alongside zesty citrus peel and bergamot. A subtle bready maltiness provides a clean foundation without competing. The hop expression is assertive but balanced, offering a refreshing, garden-like intensity.

tropical fruitcitrus peelhop-forwardbready undertone

Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with tropical and citrus character building through the mid-palate. A moderate bitterness (38 IBU) sits comfortably integrated rather than sharp, while a light, grainy maltiness anchors the profile. The finish is dry and refreshing, with no heavy residue.

tropical, citrus-drivenmoderate bitternessclean graindry finish

Finish

The finish is medium-length and clean, with lingering citrus notes and a subtle hoppy dryness. No sweetness or cloying character remains—instead, a crisp, thirst-quenching aftertaste invites the next sip.

crisp aftertastelingering citrusdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Peckham Pale

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 Peckham Pale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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

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