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Ka Pai

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Passion fruit, mango and lychee fill the nose of this light-bodied pale ale, and a long-lasting bitterness keeps it well balanced. It comes from Stewart Brewing, which Steve and Jo Stewart established in Edinburgh in 2004 and which now sits in Loanhead, Midlothian. 5.2 % ABV, 35 IBU. Light on the body, long on the finish.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityclean
tropical
fruity
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical stone fruit—passion fruit, mango, and lychee leap from the glass with considerable intensity.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ka Pai

◎ Appearance

Ka Pai presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence throughout the pour.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical stone fruit—passion fruit, mango, and lychee leap from the glass with considerable intensity. Underneath runs a soft herbal Edelhopfen character that complements rather than overwhelms the fruit-forward character. Clean fermentation allows the aromatic hops to shine without yeast-driven complexity.

passion fruit, mango, lycheetropical stone fruitherbal hop notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the tropical fruit character translating seamlessly to the palate. Mid-palate remains light-bodied and crisp, with gentle Malz sweetness providing structure without heaviness. A measured bitterness builds steadily, reaching a clean 35 IBU that balances the fruit without becoming harsh or astringent.

light bodytropical fruit on palatebalanced bitternessgentle malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and enduring, with the bitterness persisting pleasantly as the fruit recedes. A dry, clean aftertaste lingers, inviting another sip without fatigue.

long finishdry and cleanpersistent bitterness
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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

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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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