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KrushMo Pseudo Sue

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Punchy orange meets the killer trifecta of Krush, Mosaic and Citra hops in this pale ale. At an approachable 5.8% ABV it has, in the brewery's words, all the bite of a heavy hitter. The brewery's tale has it lurching slowly towards a city to wreak havoc on taste buds. It comes from Toppling Goliath, founded in Decorah, Iowa, in 2009.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for KrushMo Pseudo Sue

◎ Appearance

Pale golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is bright and active, creating a lively visual impression that matches the beer's approachable yet assertive character.

pale golden amberpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant orange zest and citrus peel, underpinned by the resinous, pine-forward character of the Krush, Mosaic, and Citra hop trio. A light herbal and slightly floral backdrop emerges beneath, with subtle Malz notes that ground the aromatic profile without dominating.

orange zestresinous pinecitrus peelherbal undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with punchy orange and grapefruit notes immediately present. The mid-palate develops a measured bitterness—assertive but not harsh—with a firm resinous bite that builds gradually. Light Malz sweetness provides balance and prevents the hop character from becoming one-dimensional, while the overall sensation remains dry and focused.

citrus bitemeasured bitternessresinous structuredry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering orange and resin notes fading steadily into a pleasantly dry aftertaste. No harsh edges remain, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean fadedry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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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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