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Sabotage

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Stone fruit and citrus aromas, with flavours of pineapple and grapefruit, a gentle bitterness and a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. A triple-hopped DDH pale of 5.0% in opaque gold with Nectaron, Mosaic and Simcoe, first brewed in 2024. Part of Salopian's Black Range.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
tropical
peach
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by stone fruit and citrus character from the triple-hop blend of Nectaron, Mosaic, and Simcoe.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sabotage

◎ Appearance

Opaque gold in the glass, displaying the characteristic haziness of a dry-hopped pale ale. The foam is persistent and fine-textured, clinging to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation appears moderate, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

opaque goldhazy claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by stone fruit and citrus character from the triple-hop blend of Nectaron, Mosaic, and Simcoe. Pineapple and grapefruit notes emerge prominently, underpinned by a subtle peach undertone. The aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with hop character clearly at the forefront.

pineapplegrapefruitstone fruitcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit flavours, maintaining the pineapple and grapefruit character introduced on the nose. A gentle bitterness develops through the mid-palate, supported by soft, well-integrated Malz character that provides body without heaviness. The mouthfeel is remarkably smooth and pillowy, creating a balanced interplay between hop expression and restraint.

tropical fruitbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeelcitrus-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes fading gradually into a clean aftertaste. The gentle bitterness persists briefly but never becomes astringent, leaving the palate prepared for the next sip.

crisp finishlingering citrusclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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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.

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