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Revelry Poke The Bear

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Revelry's balanced American pale ale — 5.5% ABV, moderate hop bitterness, biscuity malt spine, citric aroma with a smooth finish. Sits below Lefty Loosey (West Coast IPA) in intensity but above Hotel Rendezvous (wit) — the hop-lean pale in the Charleston brewery's core. Widely canned across the Carolinas.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusybready
hoppy
citrusy
bready
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over clean, earthy Edelhopfen character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Revelry Poke The Bear

◎ Appearance

Poke the Bear presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—layered over clean, earthy Edelhopfen character. Beneath sits a subtle biscuity maltiness that grounds the profile without overwhelming. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh solvent or oxidative notes.

citrus forwardcitrus pithbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malty entry that carries biscuit and light grain sweetness. Mid-palate develops moderate hop bitterness with lingering citric flavors that weave through the finish without becoming aggressive. The beer maintains good balance throughout, with the malt providing a smooth backbone to the hop expression.

balanced bitternesscitrus bitesmooth malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus and subtle grain lingering for several seconds. Aftertaste fades smoothly without any astringent or medicinal character.

clean aftertastemoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American Pale Ale

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