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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
4.0%
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
peachcitrusytropical
peach
citrusy
tropical
orange
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright mandarin and citrus peel notes, immediately setting a fruit-forward tone.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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

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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

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