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Whirlpool

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Night Shift's flagship — an explosively juicy New England pale ale loaded with Mosaic and Summer hops. Pours hazy blonde with a nose of ripe peach and clementine; citrusy and vibrant with minimal bitterness, proving big hop flavour can come in a low-ABV, remarkably crushable package.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
fruity
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with striking ripe peach and clementine notes, driven by the Mosaic and Summer hop blend.
also:tropical,floral
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Whirlpool

◎ Appearance

Pours a hazy blonde with soft, diffuse clarity characteristic of the New England style. The head is substantial and pillowy, with fine bubbles that maintain good retention and leave delicate lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, lending an inviting, lively quality to the pour.

hazy blondesoft retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with striking ripe peach and clementine notes, driven by the Mosaic and Summer hop blend. Supporting the fruit are gentle citrus accords and a whisper of floral character that adds complexity without overwhelming. Malted grain provides a subtle, clean backbone that keeps the aroma fresh and balanced.

ripe stone fruitbright citrusfloral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate enters with vibrant citrus and peach character that fills the mouth without aggression. Mid-palate maintains the fruity intensity while remaining crisp and clean, with a light tropical note adding dimension. Bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU, allowing the hop flavour to dominate without astringency—the beer achieves substantial hop presence through flavour rather than bite.

juicy hop flavourminimal bitternessfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly without overstaying. The low ABV and balanced bitterness make this remarkably drinkable, encouraging another sip.

clean, drycrushable
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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