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White Rabbit Pale Ale

White Rabbit Brewery
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🌍 Australia · Belgian Pale Ale · One of 12 Belgian Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Belgian Pale Ale.
Hop character
floral
grassy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clove
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of White Rabbit Pale Ale

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

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

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with White Rabbit Pale Ale

About Belgian Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Belgian Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, grassy, floral character as White Rabbit Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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