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Tribute Cornish Pale Ale

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One of the UK's best-loved pale ales. Brewed with Willamette and Fuggles hops for a light citrus and floral aroma, balanced by a smooth biscuit malt base.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfloralhoppy
malty
floral
hoppy
citrusy
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose is characterized by a harmonious blend of Willamette and Fuggles hops, delivering pleasant citrus notes with underlying floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tribute Cornish Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Tribute pours a brilliant golden amber with excellent clarity and a well-defined white head that demonstrates good retention. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating an inviting and appetizing visual presentation that typifies a well-crafted pale ale.

golden amberbright claritywhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is characterized by a harmonious blend of Willamette and Fuggles hops, delivering pleasant citrus notes with underlying floral undertones. A subtle biscuit malt backbone provides a welcoming sweetness that prevents the hops from dominating, creating a balanced and approachable aromatic profile.

citrusfloralbiscuit maltbalanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a clean grain-forward character that immediately establishes the malty foundation. Mid-palate brings together citrus fruit notes with gentle bitterness (22 IBU), while a smooth malt sweetness keeps the beer approachable and medium-bodied, finishing with a dry complexity.

crispmaltycitrus-forwardgently bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with the bitterness fading gracefully without overstaying its welcome. A pleasant grain-derived sweetness lingers briefly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, floral, hoppy character as Tribute Cornish Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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