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Snowflake

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Hoppy and very easy drinking, with a citrus punch from two American hops grown in the Pacific Northwest, the kick this style of winter ale calls for. The finish is clean and crisp, like virgin snow underfoot. A pale winter ale at 3.7 % ABV.

ABV
3.7%
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—courtesy of the Pacific Northwest American hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Snowflake

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright, transparent clarity and a white head that settles to a thin collar with moderate lacing. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the glass.

pale goldenclearwhite lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—courtesy of the Pacific Northwest American hops. A subtle malt backbone provides a light, slightly sweet undertone that balances the hop-forward character without obscuring the fresh, floral quality of the aromatic profile.

citrus zestgrapefruitfloral hoplight malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with the citrus punch from the dual American hops arriving immediately on the palate. The mid-palate remains crisp and dry, with moderate bitterness (35 IBU) providing structure without harshness, while the light malt sweetness recedes gracefully into the background.

citrus-forwardcrisp palatemoderate bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and brisk, with a lingering citrus edge that fades quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip. The aftertaste is dry and mineral-like, reminiscent of fresh snow.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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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