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Shape Shifter

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A West Coast-style pale ale hopped with Chinook, Idaho 7 and Centennial on extra pale malt, oat malt and flaked wheat. The brewery describes it as bright, crisp and clean. Grapefruit, pine, resin and orange lead the nose, followed by tropical notes of mango and pineapple. A light grain base gives the palate a subtle softness, and the finish is dry and firm with balanced bitterness. Drinkers single out the piney flavours and a sharp citrus edge. First released in 2026.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineytropicalcitrusy
piney
tropical
citrusy
resinous
hoppy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent pine and resinous notes from Chinook hops, underscored by grapefruit zest and orange peel.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shape Shifter

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and holds firm, leaving delicate lace trails down the glass as you drink. The body appears light and inviting beneath strong carbonation.

pale goldenbright clarityfirm head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent pine and resinous notes from Chinook hops, underscored by grapefruit zest and orange peel. A subtle tropical layer of mango and pineapple emerges as the beer warms, while the extra pale and oat malts contribute a clean, grain-forward backdrop without sweetness.

piney, resinouscitrus zesttropical fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the oat malt and flaked wheat delivering a light, silky texture that belies the beer's assertive hop character. Idaho 7 and Centennial hops bring a sharp citrus bite and moderate bitterness mid-palate, while the grain foundation remains subtle and supportive rather than prominent.

crisp entrybalanced bitternesssoft grain texture

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and firm, with lingering piney bitterness and a citrus edge that persists without becoming harsh. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, a testament to the beer's West Coast pedigree.

dry, firm finishlingering pine
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
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.

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