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Terracotta

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A fruit-forward yet composed pale ale at 4.5%, with soft notes of peach, ripe pineapple and juicy melon and a smooth, lasting finish. The name comes from one of the brewers, whose wish is to see the Terracotta Army, made more than 2,000 years ago to guard the tomb of China's first emperor; the beer is meant as a tribute. It belongs to a group of beers named after places on the team's wish lists and is sold in cans and on draught.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitypeachjuicy
fruity
peach
juicy
tropical
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical character—prominent peach and pineapple sit alongside soft melon notes.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Terracotta

◎ Appearance

Terracotta presents a luminous golden-amber hue, clear and bright with excellent transparency. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively but not aggressive, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

golden-amberbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical character—prominent peach and pineapple sit alongside soft melon notes. Noble hops provide a subtle floral backdrop without dominating the fruit impression. Malt contributes a gentle, biscuity sweetness that frames rather than overwhelms the aromatic profile.

ripe peachtropical fruitsoft floralsdelicate malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with juicy fruit flavors developing across the mid-palate—peach and melon take the lead, with pineapple adding brightness. Bitterness is restrained at 35 IBU, integrated smoothly rather than assertive, allowing the fruit to remain the focus. Body is light to medium, clean, and refreshing.

juicy stone fruittropical sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is long and composed, with fruit notes persisting gracefully into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. No astringency or heat—the 4.5% ABV allows the beer to fade gently without warming the palate.

lingering fruitclean, dry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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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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