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Pride Ale

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

An annual pale ale released for Pride, lightly hazy and built around tropical hop character: citrus, stone fruit and a soft peach note over a light malt base. The bitterness stays low and the finish clean, which keeps it in summer-drinking territory at 4.2 per cent. It replaced an earlier wheat beer that ran under a different name, and a set amount from every can goes to a charity working on queer inclusion in sport.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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
tropical
hoppy
Distinctive notes
peach
hazy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pride Ale

Appearance

A pale golden brew with a soft haze that catches the light pleasantly, characteristic of its lightly cloudy profile. The head forms quickly and holds with modest retention, displaying fine bubbles that disperse gradually. Carbonation appears well-integrated, lending a gentle effervescence that suits the refreshing summer character.

pale goldenlightly hazyfine headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical and stone-fruit notes—ripe peach and citrus drift across the glass, mingling with hints of green mango and apricot. Behind the fruit sits a restrained, clean malt backdrop that supports rather than competes. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with no harsh alcohol burn or metallic edges.

tropical fruitcitrus and peachstone fruitclean malt

Taste

The palate enters smooth and fruity, with those tropical and citrus characters translating from nose to mouth alongside a soft peach sweetness that lingers gently on the mid-palate. Bitterness remains deliberately low and refined, never aggressive, allowing the fruit-forward Edelhopfen character to remain the focal point. The malt foundation is light and unobtrusive, providing just enough structure without weightiness.

fruity entrylow bitternesssoft peachlight body

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the bitterness ebbing quickly to leave a dry, refreshing aftertaste. Residual fruit notes—particularly citrus—linger briefly before fading, reinforcing the summer-drinking orientation of this ale.

clean finishcitrus fadecrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pride 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 Pride 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 tropical, citrusy, peach character as Pride Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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