Steppe
A 4.7% pale ale, hoppy and fruity with a resinous edge, hopped with Admiral, Jester, Strata and Wolf on a base of barley, oats and wheat. It is named after the Mongolian steppe, a grassland of some 887,000 square kilometres that has fascinated the brewery's resident artist since childhood, when the country's horse-riding culture caught her imagination. One of several beers named after places on the team's wish lists. Sold in cans and on draught.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Steppe
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.
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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, hoppy, fruity character as Steppe will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




