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Varying Degrees

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Pink grapefruit, lime zest and mandarin zing lead into passionfruit and mango tropical freshness, followed by a resinous pine finish. Varying Degrees is a zippy, punchy 5.0% pale ale with multidimensional hop character from Citra, Simcoe and Krush.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
citrusyresinoustropical
citrusy
resinous
tropical
piney
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—pink grapefruit and lime zest predominate, followed by mandarin brightness.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Varying Degrees

◎ Appearance

Varying Degrees displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of tiny bubbles that maintain crisp Schaumhaftung along the glass.

golden, brightclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—pink grapefruit and lime zest predominate, followed by mandarin brightness. Tropical fruit notes of passionfruit and mango emerge in the mid-palate, underpinned by a resinous hop character from Citra, Simcoe and Krush that adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitresinous hopsgrapefruit, lime

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and punchy, with citrus flavors immediately apparent alongside tropical mango and passionfruit. Mid-palate develops a distinctive resinous, piney character that balances the fruit sweetness. Bitterness is moderate and integrated, finishing with a clean, dry quality that avoids harshness despite the 35 IBU load.

citrus-driventropicalpiney resindry bite

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering pine and citrus notes fading to a pleasant dryness. The aftertaste remains crisp without any cloying sweetness, leaving the palate wanting another sip.

pine, citrus fadeclean, dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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