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Kiwi Lilt

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Abundant tropical fruit meets floral notes and sharp citrus, tied together by a subtle hint of coconut, in a light, refreshing Pale Ale that puts New Zealand hops in the spotlight. Brewed in Bristol and listed at 5.5% ABV, with a candid footnote from the brewery that the strength may vary. Poured on draught, including at its own taproom in Old Market.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
tropicalfloralcitrusy
tropical
floral
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant New Zealand hop aromatics—ripe kiwifruit and tropical stone fruit mingle with delicate floral undertones.
also:malty
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kiwi Lilt

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The body presents as luminous and inviting, characteristic of a well-attenuated pale ale.

pale goldbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant New Zealand hop aromatics—ripe kiwifruit and tropical stone fruit mingle with delicate floral undertones. A whisper of coconut rounds the top notes, while subtle malt backbone provides gentle support without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

tropical fruitfloralkiwifruitcoconut

◐ Taste

Crisp citrus enters first, with sharp grapefruit and lime notes cutting across the palate. The mid-palate reveals layers of stone fruit and the promised coconut character, balanced by restrained bitterness (35 IBU) that dries without aggression. A light, clean malt base holds the fruit without adding sweetness.

sharp citrusstone fruitbalanced bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brisk, with tropical fruit notes lingering briefly before fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh edges or lingering residue—the beer resolves crisply.

dry finishrefreshingtropical fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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