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Pride Ale

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusypeach
tropical
citrusy
peach
fruity
clean
hoppy
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.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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.

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