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Chiron

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Classic US hops bring aromas of pine and citrus over a light amber body with a touch of caramel sweetness. Flavours of orange and peach finish with a refreshing hop bite. Chiron is Thornbridge's beautifully balanced American Pale Ale; it took Gold at the SIBA Midlands awards 2022 in the Can/Bottle Pale Ale category.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands)
Can/Bottle Pale Ale
Silver · 2017
International Brewing Awards
International Smallpack Ale Competition Class 3
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands) (Can/Bottle Pale Ale)
★Silver — International Brewing Awards (International Smallpack Ale Competition Class 3)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachorangepiney
peach
orange
piney
citrusy
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with classic American hop character—bright pine and citrus notes dominate, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness from the Malz.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chiron

◎ Appearance

Chiron presents a light amber body with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that supports the beer's refreshing character.

light amberclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with classic American hop character—bright pine and citrus notes dominate, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness from the Malz. These aromas are clean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters, allowing the hop and malt profiles to remain in sharp focus.

pine, citruscaramel sweetnessAmerican hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate begins with balanced malt sweetness—a touch of caramel and light toasted grain—before the American hops move forward with peach and orange flavours. The mid-palate remains approachable and medium-bodied, with a moderate, refreshing hop bitterness that builds gradually toward a dry finish.

peach, orangemoderate bitternessbalanceddry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with the hop bite asserting itself cleanly without harshness. Residual citrus and a subtle malt dryness extend the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

refreshingcitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
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 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 peach, orange, piney character as Chiron will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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