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Beach Crawl Summer Ale

Stanley Park Brewing
Canada·Golden Ale
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Brewed with black tea and bright lemon, it pours crisp and lightly golden, with subtle tannins balanced by a citrus lift reminiscent of an Arnold Palmer. A refreshing summer ale at 4.5% ABV and 18 IBU, brewed and canned under the PARKBEER label at the Stanley Park Brewpub. From Stanley Park Brewing in Vancouver, whose beers are a tribute to the park and the experiences in it.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleantart
citrusy
clean
tart
herbal
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a fresh citrus lift, predominantly lemon zest, layered over subtle black tea notes that provide gentle tannin character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beach Crawl Summer Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, lending the beer a crisp, effervescent presence throughout.

pale goldenclearfine headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a fresh citrus lift, predominantly lemon zest, layered over subtle black tea notes that provide gentle tannin character. Underlying pale Malz aromas offer a light, bready foundation without overwhelming the brighter top notes.

lemon zestblack teapale maltcitrus-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a balance of bright lemon acidity and soft, slightly astringent tea tannins reminiscent of an Arnold Palmer. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with restrained noble hop bitterness at 18 IBU providing gentle structure without dominance. The malt stays in the background, allowing citrus and tea to lead.

lemon-tea balancelight bodysubtle tanninslow bitterness

◑ Finish

Finish is dry and clean with a lingering citrus note and soft tea tannin grip that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing without astringency or harsh edges.

dry finishcitrus lingerclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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