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A citrus hop aroma opens the glass; on the palate floral and citrus notes run into a balanced bitter finish, and it is smooth on the palate. Celeia and locally grown Target hops sit on British-grown Maris Otter barley. Pale straw in the glass, HPA is brewed in Herefordshire and sold on cask and in bottle.

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
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and lemon—layered beneath subtle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HPA

◎ Appearance

Pale straw in color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A fine head forms quickly and persists with delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, lending visual liveliness without aggression.

pale strawclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—orange zest and lemon—layered beneath subtle floral undertones. British Maris Otter barley provides a soft, clean malt foundation that does not compete with the Celeia and Target hop character. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without any harsh or vegetal edges.

citrus zestfloralclean maltbright

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and well-balanced, with citrus and floral hop notes taking the lead across the palate. Mid-palate remains crisp and light, the malt providing just enough body to anchor the delicate flavors. The finish brings a measured, dry bitterness that lingers pleasantly without becoming harsh or overwhelming.

smoothbalanced bitternesslight bodycrisp

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a clean, lingering bitter aftertaste. The citrus notes fade gracefully while the dry character persists, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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.

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