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Invader Pale Ale

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A New England style pale ale with notes of orange peel and tangerine and a clear, earthy tropical fruit aroma. It is 5.5% ABV, poured in the tasting room in Portland. Shipyard's own story began in 1992 with the first Export Ale at Federal Jack's pub in Kennebunkport.

ABV
5.5%
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
citrusytropicalorange
citrusy
tropical
orange
earthy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct orange peel and tangerine leading the profile.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Invader Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber body with pronounced cloudiness from suspended yeast, characteristic of the New England style. A thick, creamy head forms and dissipates gradually, leaving persistent lacing on the glass. The turbidity contributes visual warmth and suggests a living, unfiltered character.

hazy goldencreamy headunfilteredfull-bodied appearance

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct orange peel and tangerine leading the profile. Underlying earthy tropical fruit aromas emerge—mango and passionfruit—supported by a clean, herbal Edelhopfen character. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no harsh solvent notes.

orange peeltangerinetropical fruitherbal hop

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with citrus and stone fruit settling across the mid-palate without astringency. Moderate bitterness (40 IBU) integrates seamlessly, providing structure without dominating the fruity character. The Malz backbone remains subtle, allowing hop-forward flavors to shine through with an earthy finish.

juicy citrusmoderate bitternesssmooth palatefruity-forward

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and relatively short, with lingering orange and tropical notes fading to a light, refreshing dryness. No cloying sweetness or harsh bitterness persists.

dry finishrefreshingcitrus linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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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