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Bread & Butter

Vocation Brewery
United Kingdom·American Pale Ale
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A dry-hopped pale ale from Vocation's original 2015 line-up and, at 3.9%, the lightest beer in the core range. British malts meet the American hops Simcoe and Mosaic, giving mild citrus and pine over a crisp, clean body. The bitterness is smooth and rounded rather than sharp, which makes it the brewery's uncomplicated everyday pale.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppypiney
clean
hoppy
piney
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with Simcoe and Mosaic hop character—herbaceous pine needles blend with orange zest and grapefruit pith.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bread & Butter

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and good light transmission. The head forms quickly and maintains reasonable retention with fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, suggesting a balanced pour.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with Simcoe and Mosaic hop character—herbaceous pine needles blend with orange zest and grapefruit pith. British malt provides a subtle biscuit foundation without dominance. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with no yeast esters or off-notes.

pine, herbalcitrus zestbiscuity malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with a light body that doesn't burden the palate. Mid-palate reveals the hop bitterness—smooth and rounded rather than aggressive—alongside gentle citrus and pine character. The British malt provides restraint and balance, allowing the hops to speak without sharpness.

clean, drysmooth bitternesslight-bodiedcitrus, pine

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying cleanly on the palate. A gentle hop resin lingers briefly without harsh grip, making this beer approachable for everyday drinking.

dry finishshort persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About American Pale Ale

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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.

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