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Jasper Ale

Stone & Wood Brewing Co
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🌍 Australia · Red Ale · One of 12 Red Ales in hopIQ

A red ale rebuilt in 2017 around Galaxy, Enigma and Mosaic, which lay tropical fruit and citrus over a dark bill of Carared, Caramunich, Munich and Carafa malts. Those malts bring caramel, toffee and hazelnut with a faint roast at the edge, and the mouthfeel is smooth and velvety. The hops sit in front while the beer is cold and the malt steps forward as it warms. Bitterness is firm, the colour a deep amber, and the name comes from the red volcanic soil inland of the brewery.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14

AWARDS

Best British Style Ale · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
American Style Red
Best British Style Ale — Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze Medal — Australian International Beer Awards (American Style Red)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Red Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
nutty
malty
roasted

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jasper Ale

Appearance

Deep amber hue with a warm, copper-tinged clarity that catches the light. The head forms densely and holds with good retention, laying fine lacing down the glass as it settles. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presence.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

Galaxy, Enigma and Mosaic hops open with pronounced tropical fruit—pineapple and stone fruit—paired with bright citrus notes that feel fresh and inviting. Beneath, the dark malt bill contributes caramel sweetness, hazelnut, and a subtle roasted edge that frames the composition without dominating. The aromatic balance shifts subtly with temperature, hops assertive when cold and malt character emerging as the beer warms.

tropical fruitcitruscaramelhazelnutroasted edge

Taste

The palate opens smooth and velvety, with tropical and citrus notes from the hops taking an initial lead over a foundation of caramel and toffee from the malt. Mid-palate develops nutty complexity—hazelnut and almond—while a firm bitterness builds steadily, never harsh but present and clean. The malt's roasted undertones surface as the beer sits on the tongue, creating depth beneath the hop-forward character.

smoothtropicalcaramelfirm bitternessnutty

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness persisting alongside fading caramel and hazelnut notes. A subtle roasted dryness rounds the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and ready for another sip.

drylingeringclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jasper Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Jasper Ale

About Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red Ale?

Red Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Red Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same smooth, tropical, caramel character as Jasper Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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