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Yuck Circus Aussie Pale

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A pale ale hopped with varieties from Australia and New Zealand, made for the return of an Australian circus troupe to Edinburgh in summer 2026. Tropical, citrus and pine are the brewery's keywords, and Pilot says the beer is bursting with Antipodean hops. Barley malt alone forms the grist, so the hop aroma stands in front of a lean, pale base. 4.5%. This is the first release under this name.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
tropicalpineycitrusy
tropical
piney
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright Antipodean hop character: passionfruit and guava leap forward, followed by citrus zest and subtle pine resin undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yuck Circus Aussie Pale

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is crisp and lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

light goldenbrilliant claritypersistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright Antipodean hop character: passionfruit and guava leap forward, followed by citrus zest and subtle pine resin undertones. Behind the hop aromatics sits a clean, lean malt base that supports without competing, allowing the tropical and herbal notes to remain in sharp focus.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpine resinclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and crisp, with immediate citrus and stone fruit flavors that mirror the aroma's tropical character. Mid-palate maintains good definition with a measured bitterness that complements rather than overwhelms; the hop profile carries through as herbal and slightly piney. The finish dries cleanly with lingering citrus notes.

bright citrustropical fruit notesmeasured bitternesslean finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, refreshing quality that invites another sip. Noble bitterness fades gracefully, leaving behind faint echoes of pine and grapefruit zest on the palate.

drygrapefruit zestrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
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.

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