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Dagda

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An extra pale ale hopped with Motueka, Cashmere, Citra and Idaho 7, aiming for the hop load of an IPA at a lower strength. It is very pale and hazy. Lime, passionfruit, grapefruit and peach come through on the nose; lemon and papaya join them on the palate, where citrus, stone fruit and tropical notes sit side by side. The body is soft and creamy, and a crisp bitterness closes the beer. It takes its name from the Irish god of abundance.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 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
citrusypeachfruity
citrusy
peach
fruity
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright lime and passionfruit, followed by grapefruit and peach notes that speak clearly to the Motueka, Cashmere, Citra and Idaho 7 hop blend.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dagda

◎ Appearance

Dagda presents a very pale, hazy golden appearance that sits at the lighter end of the pale ale spectrum. The cloudiness comes through the hefe, giving the beer a soft, approachable visual character. A fine, stable head forms and clings to the glass with good retention.

pale goldenhazyfine headstable lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright lime and passionfruit, followed by grapefruit and peach notes that speak clearly to the Motueka, Cashmere, Citra and Idaho 7 hop blend. A soft malt backbone sits underneath, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the focal point without any harsh phenolic edges.

citrus-forwardtropical stone fruitlime and passionfruitsoft malt base

◐ Taste

Lemon and papaya emerge on entry, with the palate broadening into a seamless interplay of citrus, stone fruit and tropical notes. The body remains soft and creamy throughout, providing a gentle frame for the hop-driven character. A crisp, measured bitterness arrives on the close, keeping the beer dry without sharp edges.

citrus and tropicalstone fruitsoft bodycrisp dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the hop-derived bitterness fading into a pleasant dryness. Stone fruit and citrus notes persist in the aftertaste without becoming cloying.

drylingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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 Extra Pale Ale

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What is a Extra 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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