hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Tropical Pale

Tap to rate

Breakside's dank-and-tropical pale ale — Mosaic, Chinook, Citra, Cascade, Simcoe, and Nelson Sauvin over a clean pale-ale base with a hop-derived-terpene assist. White grapefruit, pineapple, tangerine, guava, passionfruit — plus an underlying dank resin note that puts it firmly in Pacific-Northwest territory.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
orange
peach
fruity
Aroma
Tropical fruit dominates the nose — white grapefruit, pineapple, and passionfruit leap forward, joined by tangerine and guava notes.
also:piney,floral
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Pale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that clings to the glass with notable persistence. Bright carbonation animates the pour, lending vibrancy to the presentation.

pale goldcrisp carbonationtight white lacing

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit dominates the nose — white grapefruit, pineapple, and passionfruit leap forward, joined by tangerine and guava notes. Beneath the fruity bouquet sits a distinctive resinous, piney undertone that grounds the profile in Pacific Northwest hop character.

white grapefruittropical fruitdank resinpiney

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with citrus and stone fruit (peach) taking the lead across a clean pale-ale base. Mid-palate delivers sustained tropical intensity alongside a building piney-resinous quality, while moderate bitterness (35 IBU) provides balance without dominating. The finish is dry and hoppy, leaving a pleasantly lingering bitter-herbal edge.

citrus-forwardstone fruitmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a dry, resinous fade. Bitterness persists gently into the aftertaste, complemented by faint piney and floral echoes.

dry aftertastepersistent bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tropical Pale

More from Breakside Brewery

Black Swift Stout
Black Swift Stout
Foreign Extra Stout
6%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Breakside IPA
Breakside IPA
American IPA
6.4%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →
Breakside Pilsner
Breakside Pilsner
German Pilsner
5%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Rainbows & Unicorns
Rainbows & Unicorns
Session IPA
5.1%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Stay West
Stay West
West Coast IPA
7%·Very bitter
Find matches →
Wanderlust IPA
Wanderlust IPA
American IPA
6.4%·Strongly bitter
Find matches →

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 tropical, hoppy, citrusy character as Tropical Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

FEATURED IN

Compare with another beer →Explore all Pale Ale beers in hopIQ →Browse United States beers →