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Twin Coast

Sharp's Brewery
United Kingdom·Pale Ale
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A session-strength pale ale launched in 2024 from the brewery's pilot plant and named after Cornwall's two contrasting coastlines. It is bright and pale gold with low carbonation and is dry-hopped twice with American hops. The aroma brings citrus, pine and a fruity note; the taste is zesty and juicy over mellow, biscuity malt, with a soft, medium body. A clear hop bitterness marks the finish. It is sold primarily as cask ale.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
pineycitrusyjuicy
piney
citrusy
juicy
fruity
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pine and citrus from the American hop double dry-hop, layered with a subtle stone-fruit and tropical fruitiness.
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Twin Coast

◎ Appearance

Bright pale gold with excellent clarity and a fine, delicate head. Low carbonation creates a soft, quiet pour typical of cask-conditioned ales, with restrained but persistent lacing around the glass.

pale goldclearlow carbonationfine head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pine and citrus from the American hop double dry-hop, layered with a subtle stone-fruit and tropical fruitiness. Underneath, a clean, biscuity malt base provides gentle support without dominating the profile.

pineycitrus notestropical fruitbiscuity malt

◐ Taste

Zesty and juicy on entry, with the American hops delivering crisp citrus and resinous notes over soft, mellow biscuit malt. The medium body remains light and refreshing, while a clean, dry hop bitterness builds steadily toward the finish without harshness.

juicyhop-driven bitternessmellow maltcrisp finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish dominated by clear hop bitterness and a lingering citrus and pine dryness. The malt fades quickly, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

dryhoppyrefreshing
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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