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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycleanfruity
piney
clean
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent pine resin and herbaceous notes from the Cascade and Vic Secret hops.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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

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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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