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Small Man's Wetsuit

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Small Man's Wetsuit is the small pale ale among Sureshot's classics, a 3.9% beer the brewery calls its petite pale and keeps on sale alongside Milson. It is dry hopped with Idaho 7 and Galaxy plus a third variety that has changed between brews. The brewery describes a gentle tropical character with soft corners, light bitterness and a stone fruit edge; peach and apricot are the likely direction of that note. The body is light and easy, the malt stays unobtrusive, and the finish is clean.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpeachclean
tropical
peach
clean
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with the tropical and stone fruit character imparted by Idaho 7 and Galaxy hops—distinct peach and apricot notes emerge clearly without sharpness.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Small Man's Wetsuit

◎ Appearance

Small Man's Wetsuit presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and good light transmission. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing, showing solid foam stability for its modest alcohol content. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the tropical and stone fruit character imparted by Idaho 7 and Galaxy hops—distinct peach and apricot notes emerge clearly without sharpness. A soft, herbaceous undertone grounds the aromatic profile, while the supporting malt remains delicate and unobtrusive. There is no aggressive bittering aroma; the overall impression is approachable and inviting.

stone fruittropicalherbalsoft

◐ Taste

On the palate, peach and apricot flavors develop early, carried by a light, crisp body that moves effortlessly across the tongue. The malt backbone stays minimal and neutral, allowing the dry-hop character to remain foremost without overwhelming sweetness. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, arriving as a gentle, clean counterpoint rather than a dominant force.

peach, apricotlight-bodiedrestrained bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering stone fruit notes that fade gracefully. No astringency or harshness remains; the aftertaste is brief and refreshing.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

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

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.

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About Pale Ale

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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, light, peach character as Small Man's Wetsuit will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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