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Fandango!

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Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit run through a pale IPA that is light in body and refreshing on the palate. The brewery calls it 'a hoppy hootenanny of an IPA', and at 4.8 % it is poured from keg and sold in can. At the Midlands & West Indie Beer Awards it took Bronze for Keg Pale Ale in 2025 and Silver in 2026.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Keg Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%)
Silver · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Keg Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Keg Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%))
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Keg Pale Ale (4.5% – 5.5%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes—think grapefruit zest, lime, and hints of mango and pineapple.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fandango!

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively and evident in steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, typical of a well-executed pale ale.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes—think grapefruit zest, lime, and hints of mango and pineapple. Noble hop character is clean and aromatic without harshness, underpinned by a light, neutral malt base that supports rather than competes. The overall impression is fresh and zesty, with no yeast-derived funk or oxidation.

citrus, tropical fruitclean Edelhopfenfresh, zestyneutral malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, allowing the hop-driven flavor to shine immediately. Mid-palate develops a pleasant bitterness—moderate and well-integrated at 60 IBU—balanced against subtle stone fruit and citric sweetness from the malt. The finish is dry and refreshing without astringency, leaving a clean, hoppy aftertaste that invites the next sip.

citrus, tropicalmoderate bitternessdry, crisplight-bodied

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a pleasant hoppy dryness and a whisper of citric bite, fading cleanly without any lingering harshness or metallic notes. Refreshment is the prevailing sensation, making this beer ideal for session drinking.

hoppy drynessclean faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar IPA

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