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A fruit-forward hop profile brings tropical sweetness and citrus zest, and the beer finishes with crisp piney notes. Road Trip is a bright, easy-going pale ale at 4.6% ABV, defined by its clarity, and a cask seasonal that ran for a limited period from February 2026.

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
tropicalpineyfruity
tropical
piney
fruity
citrusy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with lively tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath zesty citrus zest that evokes grapefruit and orange peel.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Road Trip

◎ Appearance

Road Trip presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity—a defining hallmark of this cask pale ale. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing, while carbonation delivers steady streams of small bubbles that maintain structure throughout the pour.

bright goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with lively tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath zesty citrus zest that evokes grapefruit and orange peel. Beneath the hop-forward character sits a soft, understated malt backbone that doesn't compete with the fruit-driven profile.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfruity hopsrestrained malt

◐ Taste

The palate entry is light and refreshing, with tropical sweetness balancing moderate bitterness from noble-character hops. Mid-palate remains clean and dry, allowing the citrus and stone fruit notes to expand before building toward a piney, resinous edge that defines the beer's character.

tropical sweetnessmoderate bitternessclean palatepiney resin

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with piney hop bitterness lingering pleasantly without overwhelming. Aftertaste remains bright and citric, fading to a gentle herbal note that invites another sip.

crisp finishpiney aftertastedry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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