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Easy drinking and dry without being overtly bitter, with fresh lime and sherbet aromas from Citra, Amarillo and Cascade. A pale gold session pale ale of 4.0%, first brewed in 2009 and a permanent part of Salopian's core range. Brewed by Salopian in Shropshire.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from Citra and Amarillo hops, presenting fresh lime zest alongside a subtle sherbet sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oracle

◎ Appearance

Oracle presents a pale gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass walls as you drink. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence typical of a well-crafted session pale ale.

pale goldclearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from Citra and Amarillo hops, presenting fresh lime zest alongside a subtle sherbet sweetness. These fruity esters are complemented by a light, clean Cascade hop character that adds a gentle herbal undertone without overwhelming the palate.

lime zestcitrus-forwardsherbet sweetnessherbal backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, dry entry that delivers citrus and subtle stone fruit flavors from the hop blend. The mid-palate remains smooth and refreshing, with balanced bitterness that sits comfortably at 35 IBU—present but never harsh. A light malty backbone provides just enough body to anchor the hops without heaviness.

dry citrusbalanced bitternesssmooth palatelight malt frame

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with residual hop bitterness fading into a dry aftertaste. This brevity makes Oracle an ideal thirst-quenching session beer that invites another sip.

dry finishclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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