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Lights On

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Papaya, guava and mango sit on a soft, fluffy mouthfeel, in a pale ale that pours a hazy orange and releases an aroma full of sweet, fresh citrus fruit. Lights On was brewed to celebrate new beginnings in life and in creative endeavor, and Tree House counts it a cornerstone of its range. A modern American Pale Ale at 5.6% ABV.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—papaya, guava, and mango—backed by fresh citrus that avoids any harsh or green character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lights On

◎ Appearance

Lights On presents a hazy orange pour with excellent clarity within its turbidity, characteristic of a modern American Pale Ale. The head forms quickly and maintains moderate retention, laying a delicate lacing around the glass as it subsides. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

hazy orangesoft headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes—papaya, guava, and mango—backed by fresh citrus that avoids any harsh or green character. Sweet floral undertones from noble hops complement the fruit-forward profile without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no yeasty or phenolic distractions.

tropical fruitsweet citrusclean and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and approachable, delivering the promised papaya and mango character with genuine fruit presence rather than adjunct artificiality. Mid-palate sweetness balances restrained bitterness around 38 IBU, keeping the beer refreshing and drinkable. The finish remains smooth and clean, with neither aggressive hop burn nor cloying residue.

soft mouthfeelbalanced sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp without harshness, tapering into a lingering citrus and stone fruit aftertaste that encourages another sip. The overall impression leans refreshing rather than warming or warming.

clean finishcitrus fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hazy, citrusy character as Lights On will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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