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Hazy Bangin' Pale

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A cloudy pale ale built on barley, wheat and oats, which give it a soft, rounded body. The hopping, with Simcoe to the fore, brings citrus and stone fruit up front, with a light touch of pine behind them. The overall impression is juicy and smooth. At 5% it sits in the middle of the brewery's hop-led beers, between the session-strength ales and the stronger IPAs.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
citrusyjuicyfruity
citrusy
juicy
fruity
hoppy
piney
tropical
Aroma
Simcoe hops lead with bright citrus and stone fruit notes—orange zest and peach skin dominate the nose.
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hazy Bangin' Pale

◎ Appearance

A hazy golden-amber pour with pronounced cloudiness from suspended yeast and grain solids. The head forms quickly and maintains fair retention, settling to a thin collar with gentle lacing. Bright carbonation animates the glass throughout.

hazy goldensoft head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Simcoe hops lead with bright citrus and stone fruit notes—orange zest and peach skin dominate the nose. A light piney edge sits in the background, supported by soft, rounded malt character that adds sweetness without heaviness. The overall impression is juicy and welcoming, with no harsh or coarse edges.

citrus, stone fruitsubtle pinesoft malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and fruity, with Simcoe's citrus and peach carrying through cleanly. The wheat and oats create a smooth, full body without astringency, while barley malt provides gentle sweetness in the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU—present but never harsh, finishing with a dry, citrus-forward aftertaste.

juicy citrussmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish fades with moderate length, leaving a clean, dry impression and lingering citrus notes. No lingering harshness or metallic character.

dry, citrus fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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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