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Cali Pale

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Juicy tropical fruit, a touch of pine and a mellow mango finish: Cali Pale is an easy-drinking, hazy pale ale built on Ekuanot, Mosaic and Citra hops, at 4.6%, 42 IBU and an original gravity of 1048. The brewers count it among their own favourites, and it now also comes in a 440 ml can because people wanted more Cali.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyhoppy
tropical
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit esters—ripe mango, passionfruit, and papaya—layered over gentle pine and resinous undertones from the Ekuanot and Mosaic hop blend.
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cali Pale

◎ Appearance

Cali Pale presents a pale golden hue with a deliberately hazy appearance characteristic of the style. The cloud suspension is uniform and inviting, suggesting active yeast character. Head formation is generous and well-structured, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in distinct lacing patterns.

golden, hazyfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit esters—ripe mango, passionfruit, and papaya—layered over gentle pine and resinous undertones from the Ekuanot and Mosaic hop blend. Citrus notes from Citra hops add brightness without harshness. The Malz foundation remains restrained, allowing hop expression to dominate.

tropical fruitpine, resinousbright citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with soft malt sweetness providing ballast for the hop character. Mid-palate develops juicy stone fruit and mango notes that persist across the tongue, while the 42 IBU provide measured bitterness that integrates rather than asserts. Body remains light and sessionable throughout.

juicy mangobalanced bitternesssoft malt base

◑ Finish

The finish extends cleanly with lingering tropical mango notes fading gradually into a soft, dry conclusion. No harsh resin or metallic edges remain; the aftertaste stays fruit-forward and mellow.

mango fadedry, clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

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.

Pint glass

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

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