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October Squeeze

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Mango, grapefruit and lemon burst from the glass before the beer finishes on pine and fresh-cut grass. Citra and Simcoe, a classic hop duo, go into both the kettle and the dry hop. October Squeeze is a New England pale ale made for a season of change; it pours a glowing orange with a fluffy body under a white cap of foam. 5.6% ABV.

ABV
5.6%
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
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
grassy
tropical
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—mango, grapefruit, and lemon—delivered by the Citra and Simcoe hop pairing.
also:fruity
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for October Squeeze

◎ Appearance

October Squeeze presents a glowing orange hue that catches light with clarity characteristic of the New England hazy style. A white, fluffy head rises generously above the rim and maintains good retention, settling into a fine lace along the glass. The body appears soft and approachable, with bright carbonation visible throughout.

glowing orangefluffy white headhazy clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—mango, grapefruit, and lemon—delivered by the Citra and Simcoe hop pairing. Secondary herbal and grassy notes emerge beneath, with a touch of pine resin adding complexity. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no cooked or oxidized character.

mango, grapefruit, lemonfresh-cut grasspine resinEdelhopfen-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and citrusy, with the tropical fruit character from the kettle hops providing immediate juiciness. Mid-palate reveals a balanced bitterness around 40 IBU, supported by grassy and piney undertones that build gently. The low 5.6% ABV keeps the beer crisp and drinkable, avoiding any warming alcohol or heavy malt sweetness.

citrus-drivengrassy-pineyclean bitternessjuicy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish carries through on pine and grass, fading smoothly into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. Bitterness lingers pleasantly without becoming harsh, inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy 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.

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