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Garden Ale

Australia·Mid-Strength Pale Ale
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A mid-strength pale ale from pale and crystal malts, hopped in the kettle and again cold with Ella alone. The single variety gives a floral, citrus-led aroma with a hint of apricot behind it, while the crystal malt adds a light caramel edge and keeps the slender body from thinning further. Bitterness is easy and clean at twenty-five and the finish is short. At 3.5 percent it was built for long afternoons rather than for the aroma alone.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze Medal · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Other British Style Ale
★Bronze Medal — Australian International Beer Awards (Other British Style Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralcaramel
citrusy
floral
caramel
clean
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered underneath with delicate floral character from the single-variety Ella hopping.
also:malty
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Garden Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with clean lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, producing a lively bead that sustains throughout. The body reads visually light but structured, appropriate to the mid-strength category.

pale goldenclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered underneath with delicate floral character from the single-variety Ella hopping. A supporting stone-fruit note of ripe apricot emerges beneath, while the pale and crystal malts contribute a subtle warmth without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting rather than aggressively aromatic.

citrus-forwardfloralapricot stone fruitclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, with the citrus character translating cleanly to the palate alongside gentle floral notes. Mid-palate shows the touch of caramel from crystal malt providing structure and a whisper of sweetness that prevents thinness. Bitterness is restrained at 25 IBU—clean and balanced rather than assertive, finishing with a dry, hoppy edge.

citrus-drivenlight bodycaramel sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with lingering citrus and a faint hoppy dryness. Minimal aftertaste allows the palate to reset quickly, making this beer ideally suited to extended social drinking.

short finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

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What is a Mid-Strength 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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