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Philter Juicy Pale

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

The Juicy Pale sits between the east and west coast readings of a pale ale. Talus and Idaho cryo hops are backed by a double dry-hopping of Citra, which puts stone fruit, grapefruit and a hint of wild berry into the aroma. The body is fuller than a standard pale and the bitterness at 35 IBU keeps the fruit from tipping into sweetness.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus 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

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 Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
berry
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Philter Juicy Pale

Appearance

A bright golden-amber body with excellent clarity and moderate carbonation. The head forms with good initial retention and leaves a delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. The overall presentation strikes a balanced middle ground between pale and amber ale conventions.

golden-amberclearmoderate carbonationpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit and grapefruit character from the double dry-hopping of Citra, layered atop the herbal and citrus notes from Talus and Idaho cryo hops. A subtle wild berry undertone adds depth without dominating the profile. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the hop complexity to occupy the foreground.

stone fruitgrapefruit zestwild berryherbal hop

Taste

Entry is clean and juicy with immediate citrus and fruit-forward character. The mid-palate develops a fuller body than standard pale ales, with stone fruit and berry notes supported by controlled bitterness at 35 IBU. The finish maintains balance—the fruit remains bright and defined rather than tipping into sweetness, while the restrained bitterness provides structure without astringency.

citrus-forwardjuicy fruitfull-bodiedbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing with lingering citrus and subtle berry notes. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a clean, quenching aftertaste that invites another sip.

crisprefreshingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Philter Juicy Pale

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 Philter Juicy Pale

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 fruity, citrusy, hoppy character as Philter Juicy Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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