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Thirst Quencher

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A hoppy, blond pale bitter built on plenty of late hops, with a bitterness up front and a malty sweetness underneath. It runs at 3.9%, light enough for a session, and sits in the brewery's core range. In 2025 it won Bronze in the North West round of the SIBA Indie Beer Awards, in the bottle and can session pale ale class.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West)
Bottle & Can Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North West) (Bottle & Can Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
citrusy
Aroma
Late hops dominate the nose with herbal and citrus notes that cut through without aggressive intensity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thirst Quencher

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual vibrancy to the pour. The beer presents a clean, appetizing appearance characteristic of a well-made session ale.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Late hops dominate the nose with herbal and citrus notes that cut through without aggressive intensity. Beneath the hop character lies a subtle, clean malt base offering soft grain sweetness. The overall aromatic profile is crisp and inviting, with no obstructive yeast or adjunct character.

herbal hop notescitrus undertonesclean malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a measured bitterness from late hop additions, immediately followed by a malty sweetness that provides balance and body for a 3.9% session beer. The mid-palate holds firm with hop-driven character while the underlying malt prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. Finish is dry and cleansing, with lingering hop bitterness that invites another sip.

hop-forward bitternessmalty balancedry finish

◑ Finish

Moderately dry with a persistent bitter edge that fades gradually into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. The finish remains crisp and light, appropriate for its session ale positioning.

dry, lingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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