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Sneakbox

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A 100% Citra-hopped pale ale, hazy golden with a vivid citrus aroma and a smooth, dry, supremely crisp finish. Named for the small flat-bottomed Jersey Shore boat invented in 1836, it's Kane's effortless everyday pour.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
Great American Beer Festival 2025
★Bronze — Great American Beer Festival 2025
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright Citra hop character—juicy citrus and grapefruit zest lead, with undertones of orange pith and subtle herbal greenness.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sneakbox

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden in the glass with a luminous, slightly turbid body that catches light warmly. The head is dense and persistent, with fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Vibrant carbonation animates the pour.

hazy goldenfine head retentionbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright Citra hop character—juicy citrus and grapefruit zest lead, with undertones of orange pith and subtle herbal greenness. A clean, light malt backbone provides gentle grain support without any yeast-driven esters or phenolics. The overall effect is fresh and inviting, with no oxidative or stale notes.

Citra citrusgrapefruit, orangeclean malt base

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with moderate bitterness that arrives cleanly on the mid-palate without harshness. The Citra hops deliver dry, pithy citrus flavors—orange and lemon—while the light malt foundation remains understated and never cloying. Crisp minerality builds toward the swallow, with no lingering astringency.

moderate bitternessdry citruslight malt sweetness

◑ Finish

Dry and supremely crisp, with bitterness fading quickly into clean, mineral-driven aftertaste. The finish is short to medium, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishmineral-clean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Sneakbox will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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