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Tropical flavours of ripe mango, sweet berry and lemon sherbet. A soft water profile and big charges of oats and wheat make it a smooth ride. A punchy New England Pale of 4.4% with Mosaic, Centennial and Superdelic, first brewed in 2025. Part of Salopian's Black Range.

ABV
4.4%
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
tropicalfruityberry
tropical
fruity
berry
hoppy
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe mango and stone fruit, underscored by gentle berry notes and bright lemon-sherbet citrus.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mothership

◎ Appearance

Mothership presents a hazy, golden-amber body with soft, diffuse light passing through. The head is pillowy and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a cloudy suspension from oats and wheat throughout the pour.

golden-amberhazy, oat-cloudedpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe mango and stone fruit, underscored by gentle berry notes and bright lemon-sherbet citrus. Mosaic and Centennial hops contribute a soft, fruity character that avoids harshness, while the oat and wheat base adds a subtle, bready sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is tropical and inviting, with no sharp alcohol presence.

ripe mangoberry, lemon sherbetsoft hop floralssubtle grain sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical mango and berry fruit carrying immediately across the palate. Mid-palate texture is full and creamy, thanks to oats and wheat, with citrus zest and a gentle herbal undertone from the Edelhopfen blend. Bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU, allowing fruit and grain to lead without astringency, while the 4.4% ABV keeps the beer refreshing and easy-drinking.

tropical fruit-forwardcreamy mouthfeelrestrained bitternessjuicy, layered

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-short, fading with lingering notes of citrus zest and berry. A soft, slightly sweet grain note persists without cloying, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

citrus fadeclean, refreshinggrain sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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