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MCR Pale

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A pale ale at 4.0% whose name is short for Manchester; the brewery also calls it Manchester Pale. It is made entirely with British ingredients: both the hops and the malt come from the UK. The aroma is spicy and zesty, and the beer ends on a crisp finish. It is sold in cans and has also been poured on draught at the brewery's own beerhouse.

ABV
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
spicycitrusyhoppy
spicy
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive spicy and zesty hop notes, reflecting the all-British hop selection.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MCR Pale

◎ Appearance

MCR Pale presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is brisk and visible, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body. The overall presentation is bright and appetizing, characteristic of well-crafted British pale ales.

pale goldenclear, brightfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive spicy and zesty hop notes, reflecting the all-British hop selection. Beneath the hop character lies a clean, subtle malt backbone with light grain undertones. The aroma is dry and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct character—purely hop-driven and focused.

spicy hopszesty, crispclean maltdry

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and balanced, with the British malt providing a light, grainy foundation. A moderate bitterness from the 35 IBU develops steadily across the mid-palate without overwhelming the delicate flavor structure. The hop bitterness is clean and herbaceous, fully integrated with the malt sweetness for a harmonious whole.

balanced, cleanmoderate bitternesslight grainy maltherbaceous hops

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering hop bitterness and a clean aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or cloying notes—just a refreshing, drying exit that invites another sip.

crisp, dryhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
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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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.

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