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Silent Pulse

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Silent Pulse opens with a bright, punchy citrus character that cuts through the glass, then shifts into deeper berry tones—boysenberry, huckleberry, blackcurrant, and pomegranate notes burst across the palate in quick succession. This pale ale's modest 4.5% ABV belies its flavour intensity; the interplay between citrus sharpness and fruit complexity keeps the beer moving, never settling into one register. Drinkability is its hallmark—the kind of beer that disappears from the glass faster than you plan, making it perfect for an afternoon when you want presence without commitment.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyberrydark fruit
citrusy
berry
dark fruit
fruity
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with a punchy citrus character—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—before deeper stone fruit and berry notes emerge.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Silent Pulse

◎ Appearance

Silent Pulse presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation that rises in fine, persistent streams. The head forms with moderate retention, settling into a thin, consistent collar that clings to the glass with gentle lacing.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a punchy citrus character—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—before deeper stone fruit and berry notes emerge. Boysenberry, huckleberry, and blackcurrant aromas weave through, supported by a clean, slightly herbal Edelpilz hop backdrop that avoids excessive assertiveness.

bright citrusdark berryherbal hopsstone fruit

◐ Taste

Citrus sharpness strikes first on entry, then quickly gives way to waves of boysenberry, huckleberry, and pomegranate that build across the mid-palate without muddying. Bitterness sits at a balanced middle ground—present but never harsh—while the malt foundation remains restrained and clean, allowing fruit complexity to dominate. The interplay between crisp acidity and berry depth keeps the palate constantly shifting, never settling.

citrus-forwardberry complexitybalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with citrus notes fading first and a lingering whisper of dark berries and subtle hop bite holding on. Drinkability shines—modest alcohol and clean fermentation ensure the beer vanishes from the glass with ease, inviting another sip.

dryshort finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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