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A pale ale in the New World mould, made for sale at Dublin Airport. It is deep golden and slightly hazy with a fluffy white head. Mango, papaya and grapefruit carry the hop character, which is juicy and tropical; a light malt flavour closes the beer. The mouthfeel is smooth, and the balance stays even between hop fruit and grain.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus 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
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent tropical stone fruit—mango and papaya dominate the mid-range, underpinned by clean citrus notes of grapefruit.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Altitude

◎ Appearance

Altitude presents a deep golden hue with a slight haze that adds visual softness to the glass. A fluffy white head forms atop, displaying good initial retention and fine lacing as it settles. The carbonation appears well-integrated, supporting a lively but controlled visual presence.

deep goldenslightly hazyfluffy white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent tropical stone fruit—mango and papaya dominate the mid-range, underpinned by clean citrus notes of grapefruit. The hop character is juicy and well-articulated without aggressive earthiness or herbal overlay. Behind the fruit sits a gentle malt foundation that grounds the composition without asserting itself.

tropical fruitmango, papayagrapefruitjuicy hop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruit-forward, with the tropical and citrus notes translating cleanly from the nose onto the palate. Mid-palate maintains an even balance between hop fruit and subtle malt sweetness, delivering a smooth mouthfeel without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing stone fruit and citrus to persist without astringency.

balanced fruit and maltsmoothrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering notes of grapefruit and mango fading into a light grain character. No harsh aftertaste emerges; the beer concludes with a gentle, refreshing quality.

clean finishgrapefruit fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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

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