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Newtowner 3.5

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🌍 Australia · Mid-Strength Pale Ale · One of 4 Mid-Strength Pale Ales in hopIQ

The mid-strength reading of the house pale ale, brewed with the same hops as the original, Cascade, Galaxy, Topaz and Vic Secret, over Caramalt, Dexter and pale malt. Passion fruit and citrus lead the aroma, carried by a fuller malt backbone than 3.5 per cent would suggest, and the finish stays light with a balanced bitterness at 15 IBU. Released in January 2026 as a sessionable companion to Newtowner.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Soft bitterness.

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mid-Strength Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Newtowner 3.5

Appearance

A pale golden hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The head forms with moderate density and maintains a fine, persistent collar with good lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, consistent with the session ale format.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent headfine lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent passion fruit and citrus notes, driven by the Cascade, Galaxy, Topaz and Vic Secret hop blend. A fuller malt character emerges beneath, suggesting caramalt sweetness balanced by the herbal and resinous qualities of the hop selection. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no sharp alcohol notes despite the moderate alcohol level.

passion fruitcitrus forwardherbal hop charactermalt backbone

Taste

The palate enters with crisp tropical and citrus flavors that complement a solid malt foundation of pale and Dexter malt. Mid-palate brings moderate bitterness and hoppy character without overwhelming the refreshing quality; the 15 IBU sits comfortably balanced. The body remains light yet sufficiently structured, avoiding any thinness that might undermine the flavor complexity.

tropical fruitbalanced bitternessclean palatemalt-forward body

Finish

The finish is dry and light, with citrus and hop notes fading gracefully into a lingering, balanced bitterness. No harsh astringency or alcohol heat; the aftertaste remains crisp and leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishlight and refreshingbalanced bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Newtowner 3.5

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Newtowner 3.5

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.

Finding a similar Mid-Strength Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, tropical, light character as Newtowner 3.5 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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