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Sun Dance

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A hazy pale ale hopped with Krush and Idaho 7 on extra pale malt, oat malt and flaked wheat. The nose is tropical, with papaya and passionfruit; soft citrus and berry follow on the palate. According to the brewery, a full-bodied grain bill keeps things balanced, and the finish is intensely fruity yet measured. The head brewer calls it juicy, clean and soft. Drinkers report a crisp, zesty character with lemon and floral notes. First released in summer 2026.

ABV
4.6%
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
fruitytropicaljuicy
fruity
tropical
juicy
clean
citrusy
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—papaya and passionfruit dominate, supported by soft citrus notes and subtle berry undertones.
also:floral,hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sun Dance

◎ Appearance

Sun Dance presents a pale golden hue with a soft, cloudy appearance from suspended yeast and grain material. The head is substantial and creamy, with good retention and lacing down the glass. Carbonation is present but restrained, allowing the turbid character to remain the visual focus.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—papaya and passionfruit dominate, supported by soft citrus notes and subtle berry undertones. The Krush and Idaho 7 hops deliver a clean, grassy edge without aggressive intensity. Beneath the hop character, a gentle grain sweetness and oat malt contribute a soft, approachable foundation.

tropical fruitpassionfruit and papayasoft citrusclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with the oat and wheat malts providing a silky mouthfeel. The palate unfolds with citrus and berry fruitiness, while the 40 IBU bitterness remains measured and integrated rather than assertive. Mid-palate shows a pleasant balance between malt sweetness and hop-driven flavour, with lemon and subtle floral notes emerging as the beer warms.

juicy and zestylemon and floralbalanced bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish is intensely fruity yet restrained, with tropical and citrus notes lingering without becoming cloying. Aftertaste is clean and crisp, leaving a soft dryness that invites the next sip.

lingering fruitcrisp aftertastemeasured dryness
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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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