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🌍 Australia · Extra Pale Ale · One of 13 Extra Pale Ales in hopIQ

Sunshine is the lightest beer of the permanent range, an extra pale ale that pours clean and very pale under a fluffy white head. The malt bill is deliberately restrained so the American and New Zealand hops carry the beer: fresh citrus and a subtle pine note meet ripe stonefruit on the nose, with lychee, overripe mango and citrus peel following on the palate. The body is smooth and the bitterness mild and refreshing rather than assertive.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Extra Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunshine

Appearance

Sunshine presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the Extra Pale Ale style. A fluffy white head forms cleanly and maintains gentle lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is evident but restrained, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

pale strawcrystal clearwhite headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes and a subtle pine undertone from the American and New Zealand hop blend. Ripe stone fruit character emerges alongside lychee and overripe mango, creating a complex yet balanced aromatic profile. The restrained malt foundation allows the hops to lead without dominating.

citrus and pinestone fruittropical noteshop-forward

Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with lychee and overripe mango character meeting bright citrus peel across the palate. The body remains smooth and light, allowing the fruit and hop flavors to express themselves without weight. Bitterness is mild and integrated rather than assertive, finishing with a gentle, lingering hop character.

tropical fruitcitrus peelmild bitternessclean finish

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus and subtle pine notes persisting briefly on the palate. A gentle hop dryness provides closure without harshness.

dryrefreshingshort to medium
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sunshine

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Sunshine

About Extra Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Extra Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar Extra Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, refreshing, smooth character as Sunshine will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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