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Limestone Cowboy

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Guava, mango and tangerine sit inside bright citrus and tropical notes in this hazy pale ale, full-flavored with low bitterness and a softer profile than a typical pale ale. A cool whirlpool process lifts the Idaho 7 hops, and Galaxy and Strata go into the dry hop. A year-round beer from Blanco, Texas, at 5.0% ABV and 15 IBU.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild15 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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
orange
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruits and tropical aromatics—guava and mango sit prominently alongside bright tangerine notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Limestone Cowboy

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze throughout the body, created by suspended yeast and hop material. The dense, creamy white head builds quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Bright carbonation is evident in steady bead lines rising through the cloudy body.

golden hazecreamy headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruits and tropical aromatics—guava and mango sit prominently alongside bright tangerine notes. A clean citrus backbone frames these fruit impressions, lifted by the whirlpool processing of Idaho 7 and reinforced by Galaxy and Strata dry hopping. The malt base remains subtle, allowing the hop-driven fruitiness to dominate without any resinous or grassy character.

guava, mango, tangerinetropical, citrus-forwardclean hop profile

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors unfolding immediately on the palate—orange notes are particularly distinct alongside the guava and mango character. The mid-palate maintains good body and fullness for the ABV, with a gentle crispness that prevents any cloying sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the fruity hop character to shine rather than assert a harsh finish.

juicy tropical fruitsmooth, low bitternesscrisp citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading gradually with lingering citrus and orange notes. A subtle dryness emerges in the aftertaste, characteristic of the Idaho 7 and Galaxy contribution.

orange aftertasteclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

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