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Hoppy Pale

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A pale ale at a modest 3.8%. Citrus fruit leads the flavour, in the direction of orange zest and juicy citrus. The body is notably light. Sold in cans and poured on draught.

ABV
3.8%
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
citrusyorangejuicy
citrusy
orange
juicy
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes, particularly orange zest and juicy citrus aromatics that sit comfortably in the foreground.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoppy Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright transparency and a delicate white head that forms readily and leaves thin, wispy lacing around the glass. Carbonation is present and visible, conveying a lively, refreshing character befitting the modest alcohol content.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes, particularly orange zest and juicy citrus aromatics that sit comfortably in the foreground. Noble hops contribute a clean, herbaceous quality without aggressive resinousness, while pale malt provides a soft, understated grain foundation.

orange zestbright citrusnoble hop charactersoft malt base

◐ Taste

Citrus fruit drives the palate immediately, with orange and juicy citrus notes taking center stage across the mid-palate. The body remains light and crisp, allowing the hop bitterness—measured at 35 IBU—to integrate cleanly without dominating. Malt sweetness is subtle and restrained, creating an overall impression of balance and drinkability.

citrus-forwardlight bodyintegrated bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and fairly brief, with the citrus notes fading gracefully and the hop bitterness lingering softly on the palate. A dry, refreshing quality persists without any harsh edges.

clean dry finishshort faderefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
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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