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Tiger Shark

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A Citra-focused pale ale that the brewery positions as tropical rather than bitter: passion fruit and citrus without the bite the style usually carries. Wheat in the grist alongside barley softens the body. At 4.7 percent it is the lowest-strength beer in the core range apart from the light lager.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyfruity
wheat
citrusy
fruity
tropical
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical citrus—passion fruit, mandarin, and grapefruit zest—from the Citra hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tiger Shark

◎ Appearance

Light gold in color with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and even, with delicate Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass as the beer is consumed. The body appears lean and approachable.

light goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical citrus—passion fruit, mandarin, and grapefruit zest—from the Citra hop character. Beneath lies a soft, grainy Malz backbone with a faint wheat note that softens the typical pale ale punch. Clean fermentation allows the hop and grain to balance without any harsh or vegetal edge.

passion fruitcitrus zestwheat grainclean

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and slightly creamy from the wheat component, avoiding the dry, resinous bite common in hoppy beers. Mid-palate develops the tropical fruit notes—orange, lime, and stone fruit—with a measured Edelhopfen bitterness that sits at the threshold rather than overwhelming. The finish carries both the fruit and a gentle, lingering bitterness without astringency.

tropical fruitsoft bodymeasured bitternesscitrus

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and crisp, with citrus and a whisper of wheat grain persisting for a moderate length. Drying without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

crisprefreshingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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