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Watermelon Pale Ale

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A pale ale at 4.5% brewed with watermelon juice and positioned as the brewery's summer beer; the current version is a reworked recipe. Light and playful in character, with a sweet, fruity profile in which the watermelon is clearly present but kept in balance. Vegan; the brewery lists it for the trade in 440 ml cans and on keg.

ABV
4.5%
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
fruitytropicaljuicy
fruity
tropical
juicy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Watermelon takes center stage on the nose, offering fresh, juicy stone-fruit character without overwhelming the beer's structure.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Watermelon Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, befitting a summer release.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Watermelon takes center stage on the nose, offering fresh, juicy stone-fruit character without overwhelming the beer's structure. Noble hop varieties contribute subtle floral and herbal notes that ground the adjunct without fighting it. Light malt undertones provide gentle sweetness and balance.

watermelon, prominentnoble hopsfruitylight, clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a sweet, refreshing entry that emphasizes the watermelon character in harmony with a soft malt base. Mid-palate remains fruity and approachable, with 35 IBUs providing restrained bitterness that complements rather than dominates. The overall impression is playful and thirst-quenching, with good integration of adjunct and beer.

watermelon forwardsoft maltmild bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with watermelon fade lingering gently into a subtle herbal aftertaste. Low alcohol allows the adjunct character to resolve without lingering heaviness.

dry finishwatermelon fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
80
Finish
73
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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