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Avalanche

Ireland·Hazy Pale Ale
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Avalanche is a New England-style pale ale at 4.0 per cent, launched by the brewery as the first of a seasonal pale ale series. A heavy dry hopping gives it a fresh, juicy burst of citrus and tropical fruit. The malt stays in the background, the body is creamy, and the beer is balanced and easy to drink, with the fruit carrying from the aroma into the finish.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyjuicyfruity
citrusy
juicy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, driven by the generous dry hopping.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Avalanche

◎ Appearance

Avalanche presents a hazy golden-yellow body with a soft, cloudy appearance characteristic of the New England style. A creamy white head forms readily and holds with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The slight turbidity from the yeast suspension creates an inviting, approachable visual presentation.

golden-yellowhazy, from yeastcreamy headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, driven by the generous dry hopping. Grapefruit zest, passionfruit, and hints of mango emerge prominently on the first nosing. The malt base remains intentionally subdued, allowing the fruity hop character to lead without competing spice or grassy undertones.

citrus, grapefruittropical fruit, passionfruitjuicyrestrained malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the same juicy citrus and stone-fruit character established in the aroma, carrying the hop-forward identity through the mid-palate. A gentle, measured bitterness of 40 IBUs provides structure without harshness, while the creamy mouthfeel softens the overall impression. The malt stays deliberately in the background, supporting rather than defining the beer.

citrus-forwardcreamy bodybalanced bitternesslow malt presence

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the fruit character persisting into the aftertaste without becoming cloying. A light, lingering dryness closes the experience, inviting another sip.

dry finishfruity aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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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