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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
clean
fruity
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes and a subtle pine undertone from the American and New Zealand hop blend.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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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

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