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Union Pale Ale

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Exotic fruit, citrus and grapefruit lead the aroma of this amber, top-fermented, dry-hopped Pale Ale, a fruity beer with a hoppy, bitter edge at 40 IBU. Amarillo, Simcoe and Cascade provide the aroma, joined by Centennial and Tradition. Pale Ale malt, Cara Hell and Pilsner malt build 12 °Plato and 5.4 % ABV; naturally cloudy and unfiltered.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
tropical
resinous
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and grapefruit notes, backed by exotic tropical fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Union Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A hazy amber ale with a natural cloudiness from suspended yeast and unfiltered production. The color sits in the amber range, inviting and warm. A dense, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with good retention and lacing.

amber, naturally hazydense white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and grapefruit notes, backed by exotic tropical fruit character. Amarillo, Simcoe, and Cascade hops deliver resinous herbal undertones, while Centennial and Tradition add subtle spice and floral complexity. The dry-hopping is assertive without overwhelming the base malt character.

citrus and grapefruitexotic tropical fruitresinous, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a bright citrus bite grounded by clean pale and Pilsner malt sweetness. Mid-palate develops hoppy bitterness and a dry, slightly resinous texture that builds toward the back of the palate. The 40 IBU provides structure without harshness, allowing the fruity esters to remain prominent throughout.

citrus-forwarddry, hoppybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, relatively dry finish with lingering grapefruit and herbal bitterness. The aftertaste remains refreshing, with a subtle resinous edge that fades gradually.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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.

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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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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