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Simple Things Pale Ale

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The core pale ale, grown out of the brewery's very first release. It pours a hazy golden straw with a lasting head of white foam. Three European hop varieties shape the aroma: berries, pink grapefruit, tinned fruit salad, strawberry ice cream and orange pith. On the palate it is smooth, with a tangy gooseberry and white-wine edge and a hint of tangerine. Bitterness is moderate, the finish crisp and dry. Oats and wheat round out the body, and the carbonation comes from natural refermentation.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
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
berrycitrusyhoppy
berry
citrusy
hoppy
tart
orange
wheat
Aroma
Three European hop varieties unfold on the nose with layered citrus and stone-fruit character.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Simple Things Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Simple Things pours a hazy golden straw, with suspended yeast particles creating a soft, diffuse quality throughout. A lasting head of white foam crowns the glass, displaying stable retention and fine lacing as it recedes. The natural carbonation produces fine, persistent bubbles that weave through the body.

hazy golden strawwhite foam headnatural carbonation

◌ Aroma

Three European hop varieties unfold on the nose with layered citrus and stone-fruit character. The aromatic profile opens with bright berries and pink grapefruit, followed by tinned fruit salad and strawberry ice cream notes, with orange pith adding a dry, herbal edge. The malt base provides gentle support without dominating the hop-forward presentation.

pink grapefruitberry, stone fruitcitrus pithstrawberry cream

◐ Taste

The palate presents a smooth, refined character with tangy gooseberry and white-wine acidity cutting through the mid-palate. Hints of tangerine develop as the beer progresses, while moderate bitterness remains restrained and integrated. Oats and wheat contribute softness to the body, preventing any harshness from the 36 IBUs.

gooseberry, tangywhite-wine aciditytangerinesmooth, soft body

◑ Finish

The finish closes crisp and dry, with the hop bitterness tapering cleanly without lingering harshness. A light mineral dryness persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

crisp, drymineral dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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