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Dave

Your Mates Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Hazy Pale Ale · One of 42 Hazy Pale Ales in hopIQ

Dave is a hazy pale ale at 4.0 percent that joined the Your Mates range in 2026. The beer pours cloudy and is built around softness rather than bitterness, with a smooth, rounded body and a laid-back character. Mandarin and citrus peel come through first, followed by ripe peach and gentle tropical fruit, and the finish stays mellow with only a light hop grip at the end.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
tropical
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dave

Appearance

Dave pours a hazy golden-amber body with suspended yeast creating a soft, opaque veil throughout. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation visible as delicate bubbles rising through the cloudiness. The overall presentation is inviting and relaxed, matching the beer's laid-back character.

golden-amberhazy from yeastsoft headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with bright mandarin and citrus peel notes, immediately setting a fruit-forward tone. Ripe peach and gentle tropical fruit aromas emerge in the mid-range, supported by a clean, slightly herbal noble hop character. The overall impression is fresh and approachable, with no harsh or aggressive edges.

mandarin, citrus peelripe peachtropical fruitnoble hop

Taste

The palate enters smooth and rounded, with juicy stone fruit and orange flavors taking the lead across the mid-palate. Soft tropical notes complement a malty sweetness that balances any hop bitterness. The body remains light yet satisfying, with a clean finish that avoids any astringency or heaviness.

smooth, rounded mouthfeelstone fruit, orangesoft tropicallight body

Finish

The finish is mellow and lingering, with only a light hop grip providing subtle drying sensation. The aftertaste remains fruity and clean, fading gracefully without any bitter or metallic notes.

mellow finishlight hop gripclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Dave

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Dave

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.

Finding a similar Hazy Pale Ale

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

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