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Red Eye

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Amarillo and Chinook hops lay a classic foundation of piney, earthy and floral notes with a clean, bitter bite, while imported German Caramel Rye lends an amber hue and depth to the hops' spicy undertones. A hint of tropical and citrus notes tops it off. Red Eye runs at 6 % ABV and 48 IBU, a Pittsburgh Pale Ale from the Pilot Program, the brewery's small-batch series.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter48 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
earthyfloralpiney
earthy
floral
piney
hoppy
spicy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced piney and earthy notes from Amarillo and Chinook hops, layered beneath delicate floral undertones.
also:citrusy,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Eye

◎ Appearance

Red Eye presents a clear amber hue, the result of imported German Caramel Rye lending depth and warmth to the pale ale foundation. A modest white head forms with moderate retention and fine carbonation throughout the glass. The beer carries good visual clarity with bright, inviting color.

amber, clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced piney and earthy notes from Amarillo and Chinook hops, layered beneath delicate floral undertones. Spicy character emerges from the caramel rye, while hints of tropical fruit and citrus add brightness and complexity to the aromatic profile. A clean, resinous quality dominates without astringency.

piney, earthyfloral, spicytropical citrus notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the pale ale's hop character immediately apparent—piney resin and herbal depth lead the palate. Mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness at 48 IBU with earthy, floral qualities and subtle spice from the rye malt, while citrus notes provide counterpoint. The finish maintains good definition without harshness.

hoppy, bitterearthy, herbalbalanced malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering bitterness and earthiness fading to a crisp, clean aftertaste. Moderate length allows the beer's complexity to resolve without overstaying.

dry, crisplingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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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