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Beloved Brew

Philter Brewing
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🌍 Australia · Pale Ale · One of 128 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Beloved Brew came out of a collaboration with a surf clothing label and keeps things deliberately plain: an Australian pale ale on 100 percent Australian hops. Cascade, Vic Secret and Ella give pine, passionfruit and a light citrus lift over a clean malt base, with the bitterness at 30 IBU sitting where a classic Australian pale would put it.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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

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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
piney
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Malt character
malty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beloved Brew

Appearance

Beloved Brew presents a pale golden hue, bright and clear with excellent transparency. The head forms with moderate density and maintains a fine, even Schaumkleiden across the surface. Carbonation appears lively but restrained, typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent pine resin and herbaceous notes from the Cascade and Vic Secret hops. Behind this lies a distinct passionfruit character with subtle citrus lift, while a clean malt foundation provides gentle support without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and straightforward, without heavy yeast or adjunct character.

piney, herbalpassionfruitcitrus liftclean malt base

Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the malt providing a light, understated sweetness that balances the hopping. The mid-palate develops the fruity character promised on the nose—passionfruit and light citrus notes integrate naturally with the hop bitterness. Bitterness resolves at 30 IBU with precision, neither aggressive nor recessive, leaving a dry, refreshing quality that invites the next sip.

clean palatebalanced bitternessfruity, tropical notesdry finish

Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with lingering pine and a faint citrus echo. The aftertaste remains clean and crisp without astringency.

drypiney aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Beloved Brew

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

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Beloved Brew

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, clean, fruity character as Beloved Brew will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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