Hopnosis
Hopnosis is a light golden pale ale made to refresh. The palate is full of fruit, and a small share of crystal malt alongside the pale malt gives the beer its colour and a hint of malt flavour. Hops show clearly, with a subtle citrus note, a slight sweetness and a short bitter finish. At 4.5% it is a mid-strength pale ale and one of the brewery's regular beers, served on cask.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hopnosis
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.
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.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, hoppy, refreshing character as Hopnosis will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.