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Little Legend

Australia·Mid-Strength Pale Ale
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A mid-strength pale ale hopped solely with Galaxy on a base of pale, Vienna and caramalt with rolled wheat. Passionfruit and stone fruit carry the aroma, and the malt stays present for the strength, with almond, honey, light caramel and a brioche-like note behind a medium but restrained bitterness. The body is light to medium. It joined the core range in 2023, in the same update that retired Tempe Tim.

ABV
3.5%
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
fruitytropicalbready
fruity
tropical
bready
malty
honey
nutty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant Galaxy hop character: passionfruit and stone fruit dominate, with distinct peach notes that jump from the glass.
also:peach,caramel,hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Legend

◎ Appearance

Little Legend presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is visible and well-integrated, with good Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass as you drink. The overall impression is clean and inviting.

pale goldenbright, clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant Galaxy hop character: passionfruit and stone fruit dominate, with distinct peach notes that jump from the glass. Beneath lies a supportive malt base of almond and honey, rounded with a subtle brioche-like sweetness that frames the fruity aromatics without overwhelming them.

passionfruit, stone fruitpeach-forwardhoney, almondbrioche-like sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft stone fruit and tropical notes from the Galaxy hops, quickly joined by the malt's honeyed structure and a light caramel sweetness. Almond and subtle brioche notes provide textural depth on the mid-palate, while a restrained medium bitterness arrives toward the finish without dominating the overall balance. The light-to-medium body carries all these elements with ease.

tropical and fruityhoney, caramel maltmedium bitternessbalanced, approachable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering stone fruit and a subtle dry edge from the Galaxy hops. No harsh astringency or excessive sweetness remains—just a refreshing fade that invites the next sip.

fruit-forward fadeclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
72
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 Mid-Strength Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Mid-Strength 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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