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Half Fancy

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A hazy pale ale brewed with blueberries and lactose, pouring a reddish purple under a frothy, pink-tinged head. Berry and biscuit meet in the aroma, with a light sweetness behind them. Blueberry and cream carry the flavour, lifted by a touch of lemon that keeps the fruit moving. The body is smooth and rounded, and a clean, low bitterness closes it out. Fruit-forward, though the blueberry never takes over entirely.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
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
berryfruityclean
berry
fruity
clean
citrusy
bready
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright blueberry fruit, supported by warm biscuit and Malz notes that provide an earthy foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Half Fancy

◎ Appearance

Half Fancy presents a striking reddish-purple hue, hazy and opaque throughout the glass. The head is generous and frothy with a distinctive pink tinge, settling into persistent lacing along the sides. The cloudiness comes from the yeast and fruit adjuncts, characteristic of its style.

reddish-purplehazy, frothy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright blueberry fruit, supported by warm biscuit and Malz notes that provide an earthy foundation. A subtle sweetness rounds the aromatics without dominating, while a delicate citrus undertone keeps the profile balanced and inviting.

blueberry, biscuitlight sweetnesscitrus undertone

◐ Taste

Blueberry and cream dominate the palate entry, creating a smooth, rounded mouthfeel that feels fuller than the modest 5.3% ABV suggests. A touch of lemon zest lifts the fruit mid-palate, preventing it from becoming cloying. The finish arrives clean and dry, with a restrained bitterness that closes gently without astringency.

creamy, smooth bodyblueberry, lemonclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and refreshing, with lingering berry notes fading into a dry, Malz-tinged closure. No harshness or rough edges remain.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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