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Pale Fire

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Pale Fire is the house pale ale and the beer the brewery has made most often, first brewed in a Hackney shed and adjusted over the years. It pours hazy and soft; Mosaic and Citra hops bring mango, grapefruit and tangerine, with tropical fruit on the nose. The body is juicy without turning sweet, and a clear, balanced bitterness closes each sip. Barley and wheat form the malt base. Earlier versions were hopped with Mosaic and Amarillo.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, juicy tropical fruit—mango and tangerine dominate, backed by a clean citrus note of pink grapefruit.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pale Fire

◎ Appearance

Pale Fire presents a hazy, soft pour with a pale golden hue that catches the light with an inviting cloudiness. The head forms quickly and retains a fine layer throughout the glass, with modest lacing clinging to the walls as you drink. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle liveliness without aggression.

pale goldenhazy, softfine head retentiongentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, juicy tropical fruit—mango and tangerine dominate, backed by a clean citrus note of pink grapefruit. Mosaic and Citra hops deliver their characteristic stone fruit character without harshness. Underneath, a light, clean malted barley frame supports the hop aromatics without sweetness or grain heaviness.

mango, tangerine, grapefruittropical fruitstone fruit undertonesclean, dry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the promised juiciness—tropical flavours carry through cleanly without veering into cloying sweetness. Mid-palate strikes a composed balance between soft, fruity hop expression and subtle malted grain, allowing both elements to coexist. A clear, measured bitterness arrives in the finish, crisp and dry rather than aggressive, anchoring each sip with purpose.

juicy, balancedtropical fruit forwardclean drynessmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and clean, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. No residual sweetness lingers; instead, the mouthfeel remains refreshing and inviting for the next sip.

clean, drybrisk aftertaste
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

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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