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Skye Pale Ale

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Vibrant citrus notes from New World hops, a crisp, refreshingly bitter body and a bright, fruity finish. It is described as a classic golden pale ale given a modern twist, made with fine malted barley and the soft water of Scotland: the recipe rests on those two, with the hops giving the character. At 4.5%, it is sold in 500 ml bottles.

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
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant New World hop character, offering pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes that are immediately fresh and inviting.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Skye Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Skye Pale Ale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively and visible, creating a sparkling visual impression typical of well-conditioned pale ales.

bright goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant New World hop character, offering pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes that are immediately fresh and inviting. Beneath the hop-forward profile sits a clean, delicate malt backbone from Scottish barley, contributing subtle sweetness without dominating the aromatic landscape.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitclean maltNew World hops

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors developing across the mid-palate alongside a clean fruity character. A moderate, well-integrated bitterness builds steadily without harshness, balancing the hop-derived fruitiness against the soft, refined malt structure and leaving the mouth pleasantly dry.

crispbalanced citrusclean bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is bright and lingering, with citrus and hoppy notes persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. The refreshing quality remains prominent, with no rough edges or astringency.

lingering citrusrefreshinghoppy aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
84
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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