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Beachcomber 1355

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A floral, herbal hop aroma rises from this light gold pale ale, which finishes crisp and clean. Beachcomber 1355 is an English-style pale ale at 5% ABV from Pelican Brewing in Pacific City, Oregon, and the brewery sums it up in two words: outstanding drinkability. It is poured at the Pacific City and Siletz Bay pubs.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralherbalclean
floral
herbal
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
An inviting floral and herbal hop character rises from the glass, with a subtle spice and earthiness that defines the nose.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beachcomber 1355

◎ Appearance

Light gold in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays good carbonation that sustains a delicate lacing around the glass as it's consumed.

light goldclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

An inviting floral and herbal hop character rises from the glass, with a subtle spice and earthiness that defines the nose. A soft malt base provides gentle sweetness without overwhelming the brighter hop aromatics.

floral hopsherbalsubtle spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a balanced malt sweetness and immediately transitions to crisp herbal and floral hop flavors. A moderate bittering of 40 IBU arrives in the mid-palate, clean and well-integrated, creating a dry, refreshing sensation throughout.

balanced maltherbal finishcrisp bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and light, inviting another sip.

cleandry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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 English Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English 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 English Pale Ale

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