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Krush Sue

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Notes of citrus and woody aromatics come with a delicate body and a mild bitterness in the finish. The brewery's headline reads Krush Pseudo Sue, and at 5.8% ABV it matches the strength of Pseudo Sue. It is a pale ale from Toppling Goliath, founded in Decorah, Iowa, in 2009 by Clark and Barbara Lewey.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered with subtle woody and resinous aromatics from noble-style hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krush Sue

◎ Appearance

Krush Sue presents a pale golden hue typical of the style, with excellent clarity and a lively carbonation evident throughout the glass. The head forms with good retention, displaying fine white foam that clings to the glass walls with visible lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearwell-carbonatedpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered with subtle woody and resinous aromatics from noble-style hops. Beneath the hop character, a soft, bready Malz foundation provides balance without overpowering the delicate floral and herbal undertones.

citrus forwardwoody-herbalclean hop profilesubtle Malz

◐ Taste

On the palate, Krush Sue is light-bodied and crisp, opening with the promised citrus character before transitioning to a gently woody mid-palate. The bitterness arrives mild and restrained, integrated rather than assertive, finishing clean with a dry, refreshing quality that encourages another sip.

bright citrusdelicate bodymild bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively brief and dry, with lingering citrus notes and a subtle herbal-woody fade that gradually dissipates. A pleasant, crisp aftertaste reinforces the beer's refreshing character without any harsh or astringent edges.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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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.

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