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Triple Point Pale Ale

Triple Point Brewing
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🌍 United Kingdom · American Pale Ale · One of 231 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Triple Point's gluten-free flagship pale — citrusy and refreshing, brewed in the heart of Sheffield's Kelham Island brewery district. Available on keg and cask in Sheffield's independent bars.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Triple Point Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, effervescent character. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The carbonation is lively and persistent, lending visual vivacity to the pour.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headpersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—orange peel and lime zest predominate—layered over clean, restrained noble hop character. Subtle breadiness and light fruity esters emerge in the background, supported by a gentle malty foundation that does not dominate. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

citrus-forwardorange peelnoble hopslight fruity esters

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors complementing a balanced hoppy bite. Mid-palate reveals moderate maltiness—soft, bready undertones that provide structure without heaviness. Bitterness arrives as a clean, measured finish rather than a sharp assault, integrated naturally into the whole and proportionate to the beer's modest ABV.

crisp entrybalanced bitternesssubtle maltinessclean finish

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with residual citrus character and a light hoppy bite persisting pleasantly on the palate. No cloying sweetness or rough edges remain.

dry finishcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Triple Point Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Triple Point Pale Ale

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 refreshing, citrusy, crisp character as Triple Point Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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