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Hop Twister

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Bright, citrusy and tropical, with a piercing, focused palate in which Mosaic takes centre stage, supported by Citra whirlpool additions. A warm gold pale ale of 4.5%, first brewed in 2001. Hop Twister is a permanent part of Salopian's core range, brewed in Shropshire.

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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is led by Mosaic hops, delivering pronounced tropical stone-fruit and citrus aromatics—think peach, mandarin, and grapefruit zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Twister

◎ Appearance

Hop Twister presents as a bright, warm gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a dynamic visual presence. The color sits at the lighter end of the pale ale spectrum, suggesting a restrained kilning of the base malts.

warm goldbright clarityfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by Mosaic hops, delivering pronounced tropical stone-fruit and citrus aromatics—think peach, mandarin, and grapefruit zest. Supporting whirlpool additions of Citra reinforce bright lemon and lime notes, layered with a subtle floral quality. A light, clean malt base provides just enough backbone without masking the hop-forward character.

tropical stone fruitbright citrusfloral undertoneclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and focused, with tropical and citrus flavors taking immediate command on the palate. Mid-palate reveals good body for the ABV, with a gentle bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating—the 35 IBU sits in careful balance. Finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness and a whisper of resinous character that keeps the palate engaged.

crisp entrytropical citrusbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading to a pleasant dry, hoppy aftertaste without harshness. A subtle warmth from the 4.5% ABV remains present, allowing the drinker to return to the palate repeatedly without fatigue.

medium dryhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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