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Thirst Born

Spitting Feathers Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Spitting Feathers' session pale — taking the best of traditional techniques and combining with modern innovations, materials and ingredients. Gluten-free and vegan. Available at The Brewery Tap Chester on Bridge Street.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thirst Born

Appearance

Thirst Born presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate persistence, leaving fine lacing on the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle sparkle throughout.

pale goldenclear and brightmoderate head retention

Aroma

The nose leads with clean, citrus-forward hop character — lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate without harshness. Beneath lies a soft, grainy maltiness that grounds the profile with subtle biscuity. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

citrus-forwardclean grainbalanced hop presence

Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, with citrus flavors building immediately from the hops. The mid-palate balances hoppy bitterness against a clean, slightly mineral backbone, with hints of bread crust adding texture. Bitterness remains moderate and integrated rather than aggressive, finishing dry without astringency.

crisp citrusmineral mineralitydry finish

Finish

The aftertaste fades quickly with a lingering hoppy dryness and subtle mineral edge. A clean, refreshing conclusion that leaves no cloying sweetness.

quick fadedry hoppy
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Thirst Born

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Thirst Born

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, crisp, citrusy character as Thirst Born will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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