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Gipps St Pale Ale

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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
PaceA Few

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
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanpiney
citrusy
clean
piney
orange
resinous
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus brightness—orange peel, grapefruit, and tangerine—layered over a foundation of resinous pine.
also:hoppy,tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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