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A pale, refreshing ale with a clean, balanced bitterness, brewed with two malts and German and Czech hops. SDR came to life in 2013 with Smach's first craft batches. One of Smach's four permanent beers, it is unfiltered and unpasteurised, and it carbonates naturally through a second fermentation in the bottle.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleannoble hophoppy
clean
noble hop
hoppy
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character, revealing soft herbal and floral notes from German and Czech varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SDR

◎ Appearance

SDR presents a pale golden hue with a soft, hazy clarity characteristic of its unfiltered, unpasteurised nature. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation rising steadily from the glass. Natural bottle conditioning lends a gentle, organic quality to its visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character, revealing soft herbal and floral notes from German and Czech varieties. A clean malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without dominating, while the unfiltered yeast contributes a gentle fruity complexity. The overall impression is crisp and balanced, with no aggressive alcohol or solvent notes.

noble hopsherbal, floralclean maltsoft fruit

◐ Taste

On the palate, SDR delivers a refreshing entry with a light, elegant body that never feels thin. Mid-palate malt sweetness integrates cleanly with a moderate, well-integrated bitterness that sits at 25 IBUs—present enough to frame the hops without overshadowing. Citrus undertones emerge subtly, complementing the hop profile without becoming citrus-forward.

crisp, refreshingbalanced bitternesslight bodysubtle citrus

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering noble-hop character fading gracefully into a malt-tinged aftertaste. No harshness or astringency intrudes; instead, a soft, hoppy impression lingers gently on the palate.

dry, cleanhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
76
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

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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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