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Rock Shandy Pale Ale

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Rock Shandy Pale Ale was developed with the maker of the Irish orange-and-lemon soft drink of the same name. Peel from both fruits goes into the whirlpool, and their juice is added during fermentation. Fresh orange leads on the nose and carries into the taste before turning to bittersweet lemon. The beer pours slightly hazy with medium bitterness, and Mandarina Bavaria and Amarillo add stone fruit. On the market since 2021.

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
citrusyorangefruity
citrusy
orange
fruity
hoppy
tropical
juicy
Aroma
Fresh orange peel dominates the nose, bright and zesty from the real citrus additions.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rock Shandy Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Rock Shandy pours a pale golden hue with a slight haze that catches the light softly. The head forms moderately and settles to a thin ring of fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears gentle, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the cloudy body.

pale goldenhazyfine carbonationthin lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh orange peel dominates the nose, bright and zesty from the real citrus additions. Stone fruit undertones from Mandarina Bavaria and Amarillo emerge beneath, with hints of candied lemon zest. A soft, clean malt base supports without asserting itself, allowing the fruit adjuncts to lead.

fresh orangestone fruitlemon zestclean malt

◐ Taste

Bittersweet orange enters first, transitioning to a pronounced lemon character mid-palate that balances sweetness with tartness. The medium bitterness (40 IBU) is moderate and approachable, never aggressive. Stone fruit character from the noble hop varieties threads through, adding roundness without muddying the citrus clarity.

orange forwardbittersweetmedium bitterstone fruit

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with lemon bite persisting on the palate. A gentle drying sensation closes the experience without harshness, leaving residual fruit character in memory.

clean finishlemon lingeringdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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.

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