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Voltage

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Citrus, passion fruit and pineapple lead the hop aroma, delivered by Citra and Galaxy. A Juicy Pale Ale with oat and wheat flakes in the grist, brewed top-fermented at 12° Stammwürze. It exists because the brewers enjoyed High Voltage so much that they wanted a lighter version with the same generous hopping.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyjuicytropical
citrusy
juicy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads decisively with citrus and tropical fruit notes from Citra and Galaxy hops—expect prominent passion fruit and pineapple alongside bright lime and grapefruit.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voltage

◎ Appearance

Voltage presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sustained white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that maintain a delicate lacing pattern down the glass.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads decisively with citrus and tropical fruit notes from Citra and Galaxy hops—expect prominent passion fruit and pineapple alongside bright lime and grapefruit. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a soft, grainy sweetness from the oat and wheat base, creating a rounded and inviting profile.

passion fruit, pineapplecitrus forwardtropical hop charactergrainy sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and fruit-driven, with citrus and stone fruit flavors unfolding across the mid-palate. The oat and wheat flakes contribute a smooth, almost creamy texture that balances the moderate bitterness of 28 IBU, which resolves cleanly without astringency. The finish remains refreshing and approachable despite the generous hopping.

juicy, fruit-forwardsmooth wheat charactermoderate bitternessclean resolution

◑ Finish

The aftertaste trails off with lingering citrus notes and a whisper of tropical sweetness. A crisp, dry quality emerges as the finish fades, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry citrus fadecrisp, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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

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