Otter's Tears
A stunning bouquet of lemongrass and mango, finishing with a delicate grassiness, in a hugely hopped strong pale ale of pungent US, Australian and New Zealand hops. Otter's Tears is a Thornbridge cask classic brewed in memory of friend Simon Johnson, who declared in his 'Craft Beer Manifesto' that only distilled otter's tears must be used for craft beer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Otter's Tears
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.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, tropical, grassy character as Otter's Tears will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.