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Young Henrys Hazy Pale Ale

Australia·Hazy Pale Ale
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An oat and wheat hazy pale ale hopped with Topaz, Mosaic, Idaho-7 and Calypso and fermented with a New England ale yeast. Tropical stone fruit and citrus dominate the aroma, the rolled oats and wheat give a soft, pillowy mouthfeel, and at 8 IBU the bitterness stays well in the background. It joined the core range in 2023 as the brewery's first permanent hazy beer.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

#97 · 2023
GABS Hottest 100
★#97 — GABS Hottest 100
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitywheat
tropical
fruity
wheat
citrusy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical stone fruit — peach and apricot — alongside citrus notes of lime and grapefruit zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Young Henrys Hazy Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold with a soft, diffuse quality throughout. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that cling gently to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a smooth visual presentation that signals restraint rather than aggression.

pale goldhazy throughoutsoft headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical stone fruit — peach and apricot — alongside citrus notes of lime and grapefruit zest. A subtle wheat grain character provides textural warmth beneath, while the New England yeast contributes a clean, fruity ester that keeps the profile fresh and inviting without any fermentation funk.

tropical stone fruitcitrus zestclean fermentationwheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and pillowy, driven by the rolled oats and wheat contributing a silken mouthfeel. The mid-palate balances tropical fruit and light citrus flavors against a creamy body, while bitterness remains deliberately subdued at 8 IBU—more a gentle frame than a focal point. The finish leans clean and slightly crisp, with fruit notes fading rather than lingering.

creamy mouthfeeltropical fruitsoft bitternesswheat-oat richness

◑ Finish

Short to medium in length, with the fruit notes tapering gracefully rather than asserting themselves. A mild citrus dryness and faint grain sweetness form a balanced, refreshing conclusion.

clean faderefreshing dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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About Hazy Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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.

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