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Baby Duck

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A hazy pale ale whose character comes more from fermentation fruit than from bitterness. It pours a cloudy straw yellow. Fresh ripe pear leads the aroma, backed by a light citrus sweetness. On the palate fruity esters stay in front, set against a soft, balanced malt character. The body is light and the feel soft and pillowy; the finish is smooth with little bite.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild12 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
fruitymaltycitrusy
fruity
malty
citrusy
peach
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose is led by fresh, ripe pear—a hallmark of fermentation esters rather than hop character.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baby Duck

◎ Appearance

Baby Duck presents a cloudy straw-yellow pour, with haze arising from suspended yeast and proteins rather than hop material. The head forms with moderate density and retreats to a thin collar; carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating fine streams that suggest a soft, approachable mouthfeel to follow.

cloudy straw yellowlight carbonationmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by fresh, ripe pear—a hallmark of fermentation esters rather than hop character. Behind this fruit sits a delicate citrus sweetness with a whisper of grain, creating an inviting and fruit-forward profile. The overall impression is clean and approachable, with no aggressive notes.

ripe pearcitrus sweetnessfermentation-driven

◐ Taste

On the palate, fruity esters maintain their presence throughout, setting the tone from entry to mid-palate. The malt character is soft and balanced, providing a gentle, supporting foundation without heaviness. Bitterness is restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the fruit and grain to coexist harmoniously rather than compete.

fruit-forwardsoft maltlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and clean, with minimal bite or astringency. The aftertaste trails gently away, leaving a lingering sense of pear and a whisper of grain sweetness without any harsh edges.

smoothclean finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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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