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Crafty Loki

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Crafty Loki is a top-fermented pale ale, left unfiltered so that the hop character stays intact. A rounded malt body forms the base and keeps it smooth; the hops add a fresh, clean bitterness and a pronounced fruity-floral aroma on top. Original gravity is 13.5° Plato, alcohol 5.7%. The name of the trickster god refers to the layering of malt sweetness, floral hop notes and bitterness.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2018
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2019
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruityfloral
hoppy
fruity
floral
malty
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced fruity-floral notes from noble hops, displaying citrus and delicate stone fruit alongside light herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crafty Loki

◎ Appearance

Crafty Loki presents a pale golden hue with a light, warm amber undertone characteristic of its 8 SRM specification. The unfiltered character lends a subtle haze that catches light pleasantly, while a fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with gentle persistence. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean, inviting pour.

pale goldenunfiltered, hazystable white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced fruity-floral notes from noble hops, displaying citrus and delicate stone fruit alongside light herbal undertones. A rounded malt sweetness forms the aromatic base, contributing soft, biscuity character without heaviness. The interplay between hop aroma and malt foundation creates a complex, balanced bouquet that remains fresh and clean throughout.

floral, fruity hopsnoble hop charactersoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

On the palate, the rounded malt body delivers a smooth, slightly sweet entry that grounds the beer's structure. Mid-palate reveals the layering the brewery describes: malt sweetness evolves into a fresh, clean hop bitterness (35 IBU) that builds gradually without harshness. The finish transitions toward a dry, moderately bitter conclusion that maintains the fruity-floral hop notes without becoming austere.

smooth malt bodyclean hop bitternessfruit, floral finish

◑ Finish

The finish is of moderate length, fading with a pleasant drying sensation and lingering floral hop impression. A subtle sweetness persists just below the surface, creating a balanced, non-cloying aftertaste.

dry, floralmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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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