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A soft, tropical single-hop Pale Ale built around Simcoe, with big lychee on the nose and a clean but fruity taste. It is light and drinks easily. Gluten is removed during brewing with the enzyme Clarex and stays below 20 ppm, so the beer counts as gluten free while tasting like the regular recipe made from wheat and barley malt.

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
tropicalfruityclean
tropical
fruity
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant lychee notes from the Simcoe hop, which lends a distinctive floral and fruity character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Love Story

◎ Appearance

Love Story presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, delicate Schaumhaftung that gradually recedes. Carbonation is lively and visible, contributing to the beer's crisp, refreshing presentation.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant lychee notes from the Simcoe hop, which lends a distinctive floral and fruity character. Tropical fruit esters weave through the profile, with gentle citrus undertones adding complexity. The Malz foundation remains soft and recessive, allowing the hop expression to shine without any grainy assertiveness.

lychee, floraltropical fruitSimcoe-forwardclean, restrained malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, fruit-forward entry that emphasizes the tropical and citrus dimensions of the hop. Mid-palate remains clean and light-bodied, with a smooth drinking experience that belies the full hop character. The bitterness arrives measured and balanced, at 35 IBU, providing structure without harsh edges or excessive dryness.

light bodysmooth drinkingtropical-citrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering fruit notes that fade gracefully. A subtle hoppy dryness persists without turning astringent, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

clean dry finishlingering fruitrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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