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Honeycomb Pale Ale

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The beer the brewery is best known for and its most popular: a golden pale ale at 4.0% brewed with honeycomb syrup. A light, floral hop aroma sits on top, while the syrup gives a clear sweetness with a honey-like flavour and the character of honeycomb toffee. The profile is smooth and well balanced. It won gold at the European Beer Challenge in 2021 and the range also includes a stronger version and a stout built on the same idea. Vegan; sold in 440 ml cans and on keg.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2021
European Beer Challenge
★Gold — European Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeyfloralcaramel
honey
floral
caramel
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Delicate floral Edelhopfen character dominates the nose, presenting subtle citrus and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Honeycomb Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. The head forms with good density and displays stable Schaumkleiden that persist well into the drinking experience. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass.

bright goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Delicate floral Edelhopfen character dominates the nose, presenting subtle citrus and herbal notes. Beneath this sits a gentle honeycomb sweetness with light toffee undertones from the syrup addition. The overall impression is refined and approachable, with no sharp edges or aggressive alcohol presence.

floral hopshoneycomblight toffeesubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malty entry that transitions smoothly into pronounced honey and toffee sweetness—the syrup addition provides a full-bodied mouthfeel despite the modest 4% ABV. Moderate bitterness from the 35 IBUs arrives mid-palate, providing structural balance without dominating. The finish remains accessible and gentle, with lingering sweetness that never cloys.

malty sweetnesshoney toffeebalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

A medium-length, clean finish with honey and toffee notes fading gradually. The aftertaste remains sweet but dry enough to invite another sip, demonstrating the brewer's attention to balance.

medium finishhoney lingeringclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same honey, smooth, sweet character as Honeycomb Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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