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Think Tank

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An East Coast session pale with a delicate palette of stone fruit and aromas of coconut and pineapple. Extra pale malt and oats make the base; the hops are Summit, Simcoe and Sabro, with Idaho 7 added in the dry-hop. It runs at 4.0%, is unpasteurised, available on keg only and part of the brewery's kegged range.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
peach
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit character—peach and apricot—complemented by distinct coconut and pineapple notes from the Simcoe and Sabro additions.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Think Tank

◎ Appearance

Think Tank presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence typical of a well-conditioned keg pour. The unpasteurised character lends a natural vitality to the appearance.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit character—peach and apricot—complemented by distinct coconut and pineapple notes from the Simcoe and Sabro additions. The Idaho 7 dry-hop adds a layered herbal dimension without overwhelming the delicate balance. Underneath, a soft pale malt foundation provides a subtle biscuity backbone that frames the hop-driven aromatics.

stone fruitcoconut, pineappleherbal undertonesoft malt base

◐ Taste

The palate is clean and refreshing, with stone fruit flavours mirroring the aroma and transitioning smoothly through the mid-palate. The oats contribute a silky, slightly creamy texture that belies the beer's low ABV, while the malt remains understated—allowing the hop character to define the profile. The 38 IBUs provide measured bitterness that finishes dry without harshness.

stone fruitsmooth texturedry finishrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a moderate fade that leaves behind subtle citrus and herbal notes. A light, persistent dryness lingers without any cloying aftertaste.

clean, drysubtle citrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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.

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