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Everyday Ale

Wayward Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Pale Ale · One of 175 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Everyday Ale is Wayward's sessionable Australian-style pale ale at 4.2 %, built on a crisp, light malt base and hopped with Australian Galaxy and American Cascade. Galaxy brings passionfruit and ripe tropical fruit, while Cascade adds grapefruit, orange peel and a light floral edge. The body stays lean and dry, and 32 IBU give a clear but moderate bitterness that keeps the finish clean. It is part of the brewery's year-round core range.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Silver · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze · 2020
The Indies
Pale Ale
Silver — Australian International Beer Awards
Bronze — The Indies (Pale Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
orange
floral
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Everyday Ale

Appearance

Everyday Ale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is lively and even, creating a delicate cascade of bubbles. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed session ale.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

Aroma

The nose is dominated by Australian Galaxy hops, offering distinct passionfruit and ripe tropical fruit notes that sit atop a crisp, light Malz foundation. Cascade hops contribute bright citrus—grapefruit and orange peel—alongside a subtle floral character. The overall bouquet is fresh and approachable, with no harsh or overstated elements.

passionfruittropicalcitrus peellight floral

Taste

The palate opens with a lean, crisp entry and a clean malt base that provides subtle support without sweetness. Mid-palate delivers the full expression of the hop blend: tropical fruit notes transition into grapefruit and orange, while the floral undertone adds complexity. The moderate 32 IBU bitterness is well-integrated, appearing as a dry, refreshing counterpoint rather than an aggressive bite.

lean bodydry finishbalanced bitternesscitrus-forward

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a dry aftertaste. The overall impression remains light and sessionable, leaving no lingering sweetness or heaviness.

clean exitdry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Everyday Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Everyday Ale

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, dry, crisp character as Everyday Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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