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Pacific Ale

Stone & Wood Brewing Co
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🌍 Australia · Pale Ale · One of 155 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Brewed with Australian barley, rolled and malted wheat and Galaxy hops from Tasmania and Victoria. The high protein content of the wheat leaves the beer hazy and golden. A dry hop late in fermentation carries passionfruit, mandarin and tropical fruit through the aroma, with citrus zest sitting behind it. The wheat gives a soft, full mouthfeel that still drinks light, and the close is dry and quenching under a restrained bitterness. It has been in the range since the brewery's first years.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

#1 · 2011
GABS Hottest 100
#1 · 2015
GABS Hottest 100
#1 · 2016
GABS Hottest 100
#1 · 2019
GABS Hottest 100
Silver Medal · 2016
World Beer Cup
English-Style Summer Ale
Silver Medal · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Australian Pale Ale
#1 — GABS Hottest 100
#1 — GABS Hottest 100
#1 — GABS Hottest 100
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pacific Ale

Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with pronounced haze arising from the wheat's high protein content. The head forms quickly and maintains reasonable retention with fine, delicate lacing. Bright carbonation visible throughout, giving the beer an inviting, alive character in the glass.

golden, hazyfine carbonationsoft white head

Aroma

The late dry hop charge delivers a vibrant tropical bouquet—passionfruit and mandarin notes lead, followed by citrus zest and orange blossom. Beneath the hop intensity sits a gentle bready sweetness from the wheat and Australian barley, adding depth without overwhelming the fresh, aromatic profile.

passionfruit, mandarincitrus zestsoft grain backdrop

Taste

The wheat lends a soft, full mouthfeel that belies the beer's modest 4.4% ABV, creating a rounded entry without heaviness. Galaxy hops carry tropical and citrus notes across the mid-palate, while the restrained 30 IBUs provide a balancing bitterness that never dominates. The close is notably dry and quenching, with lingering citrus and a clean, mineral edge.

wheat-soft mouthfeelbalanced bitternessdry, quenching finish

Finish

The aftertaste is brief and refreshingly dry, with fading citrus notes and a mineral crispness. The restrained bitterness departs cleanly, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry, crispshort, clean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pacific Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Pacific Ale

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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

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