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Gipps St Pale Ale

Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · American Pale Ale · One of 229 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Named after the street the brewery stands on. Australian pale malt with English crystal, wheat and Munich malt gives a light amber colour and a soft malt backbone. Simcoe, Cascade and Mosaic bring orange peel, grapefruit and tangerine to the nose, with pine resin and a faint tropical note behind them. American ale yeast keeps the ferment clean and the finish dry, with bitterness that is present but never sharp. Brewed year round.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

Gold · 2022
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver · 2021
The Indies
Silver · 2021
Perth Royal Beer Awards
Silver · 2021
Royal Queensland Beer Awards
#19 · 2025
GABS Hottest 100
Silver · 2026
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze — Australian International Beer Awards
Silver — The Indies
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
piney
resinous
hoppy
tropical
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gipps St Pale Ale

Appearance

Light amber with a bright, translucent body that reflects the blend of Australian and English malts. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, settling into a delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour.

light ambercleargood head retentionbright carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with citrus brightness—orange peel, grapefruit, and tangerine—layered over a foundation of resinous pine. Behind these primary hop notes sits a subtle tropical warmth that suggests passionfruit or guava in the background. The malt character remains soft and unobtrusive, allowing the Simcoe, Cascade, and Mosaic to define the aromatic profile.

citrus peelgrapefruitpine resintropical undertone

Taste

The palate opens clean and crisp, with a malt backbone that is substantial yet restrained—neither sweet nor cloying. Mid-palate delivery centers on the citrus and pine character from the aroma, while a controlled bitterness builds steadily without sharpness or harshness. The finish drives toward dryness, with the hop bitterness lingering as the primary aftertaste.

drycitrusypineybalanced bitterness

Finish

The beer finishes clean and dry, with the bitterness fading to a gentle, resinous note. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, encouraging another sip without lingering harshness.

dry finishcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gipps St Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Gipps St Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, citrusy, clean character as Gipps St Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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