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Little Monster is a session pale ale at 3.5%, built on a multigrain grist of barley malt, oats, wheat and rye. The oats and wheat give it a softer, fuller mouthfeel than its low strength would suggest. Citrus leads the hop character, and the finish is soft and dry. Noticeably hoppy for the strength, without the harshness of a stronger IPA.

ABV
3.5%
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
hoppycitrusywheat
hoppy
citrusy
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and lemon—characteristic of noble hop varieties used here.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Monster

◎ Appearance

Little Monster presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with steady lacing. The carbonation is brisk and even, contributing to a lively visual presentation for a beer of modest strength.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and lemon—characteristic of noble hop varieties used here. Behind the hop-forward character sits a subtle grain sweetness from the oat, wheat, and rye adjuncts, along with a light, clean malt base that does not overpower the aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardclean maltherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and a gentle spice from the rye component, followed by a balanced mid-palate where oat and wheat contribute a soft, slightly creamy mouthfeel. The bitterness is restrained yet noticeable at 35 IBU, providing structure without aggression, and the overall impression remains refreshing and dry.

citrus, spicesoft bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering citrus and a faint herbal bite that fades quickly. For its low alcohol content, the beer shows surprising hop presence and definition, leaving the palate refreshed rather than sweet.

drycitrus linger
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
75
Appearance
76
Finish
73
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

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.

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