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Small Batch New Zealand Hazy Pale Ale

Shepherd Neame
England·Hazy Pale Ale
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Lime, stone fruit and fresh herbs rise from the hops, joined by a delicate infusion of fresh lime zest and a balanced bitterness. Four New Zealand varieties do the work: Kohatu, Motueka, Wakatu and Wai-iti. Ale malt, Caramalt, oats and wheat flakes give this fruit-forward hazy pale ale (5.3%) a soft, full body and its gentle haze.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityherbal
citrusy
fruity
herbal
wheat
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
Fresh citrus leads the nose, with bright lime zest and stone fruit notes rising prominently from the four New Zealand hop varieties.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Small Batch New Zealand Hazy Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A soft golden hue with a deliberate haze from suspended oats and wheat, creating a cloudy yet luminous body. A dense, creamy head forms and persists with good adhesion to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, maintaining the gentle turbidity without aggressive effervescence.

golden, hazycreamy headsoft turbidity

◌ Aroma

Fresh citrus leads the nose, with bright lime zest and stone fruit notes rising prominently from the four New Zealand hop varieties. Behind this sits a subtle herbal backdrop—grassy and green—while the Malz foundation adds a gentle sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is clean and herbaceous, with no yeast-driven esters.

lime, stone fruitfresh herbsbright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and full-bodied, the oats and wheat creating a smooth, almost silken mouthfeel. Lime and stone fruit flavors arrive early, complemented by a delicate herbal spice. The bitterness is balanced and restrained at 40 IBU, finishing with a dry yet fruity note that doesn't overwhelm.

soft, full bodyfruit-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A crisp, lingering aftertaste where lime zest and subtle herb notes persist. The finish remains dry and clean, with no astringency or heavy residue.

dry, citrus finishlingering herbs
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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