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White Rabbit Pale Ale

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A Belgian reading of a pale ale, built by pitching two Belgian yeast strains against each other through a long stretch of recipe tinkering before the beer joined the core range in 2014. Neither fruit nor spice takes over: pear and light apricot esters run alongside a peppery, faintly clove-like note, and a biscuit-toned malt base holds both in place. Whole hop flowers add a floral, grassy lift over a measured bitterness.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitygrassyfloral
fruity
grassy
floral
hoppy
clove
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate pear and light apricot esters characteristic of the dual Belgian yeast blend, supported by a subtle peppery spice and faint clove-like note.
also:spicy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for White Rabbit Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with distinct lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending a bright visual presence without excessive agitation.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate pear and light apricot esters characteristic of the dual Belgian yeast blend, supported by a subtle peppery spice and faint clove-like note. Beneath this sits a biscuit-toned malz foundation with a floral, grassy lift from whole hop flowers, creating an intricate, restrained aromatic profile.

pear, apricot esterspeppery clovefloral, grassybiscuit malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and fruit-forward, with pear and light stone fruit sitting comfortably against a peppery, slightly spiced mid-palate. The biscuit-toned malz holds the composition together, while whole hop flowers provide a floral, grassy character with a measured, non-aggressive bitterness that sits well within the frame.

fruity, balancedpeppery spicegrassy, floral hopsmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering pear and apricot notes fading into a gentle peppery aftertaste. Bitterness resolves gracefully without harsh edges.

dry, cleanlingering fruit
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Pale Ale

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What is a Belgian 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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