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Pride & Joy

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An American-style pale ale and one of Vocation's long-running names, now brewed at 4.8% after earlier versions at 5.3%. The brewery calls it pale, crisp and very hoppy: mango, citrus, tropical fruit and a note of blueberry over earthy pine, set on a balanced malt backbone. It starts soft on the palate and builds to a generous but clean bitterness. It is widely poured on cask as well.

ABV
4.8%
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
earthy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and mango, backed by tropical stone fruit character.
also:malty,berry
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pride & Joy

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. A clean, inviting pour that sits well in both cask and keg formats.

light goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and mango, backed by tropical stone fruit character. Earthy pine and a subtle blueberry note emerge beneath, grounded by a restrained but present herbal hop signature. The malt base remains quiet, allowing the hop aromatics to dominate.

mangocitrustropical fruitherbal pine

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with gentle citrus and stone fruit flavors warming quickly across the palate. The mid-palate builds toward a clean, generous bitterness that stays well-balanced rather than harsh. Earthy pine and a whisper of blueberry fade into a drying, crisp finish with solid malt support throughout.

hoppycitrusyclean bitternessbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The bitterness extends through a medium-length finish, leaving the palate dry and refreshing. A subtle berry note lingers quietly as the beer fades.

drymedium lengthrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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