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Larry Jr.

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🌍 Australia · Mid-Strength Pale Ale · One of 20 Mid-Strength Pale Ales in hopIQ

Larry Jr. is the mid-strength offshoot of the brewery's flagship pale ale, brewed at 3.5 percent and added to the range in 2025. It keeps the fruit-led hop profile of the full-strength beer, with passionfruit, pineapple and mango at the front, over a lighter and thinner body. Lemon and a sweet pale-malt base sit underneath the fruit, and the bitterness stays gentle through a short, clean finish.

ABV
3.5%
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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Mid-Strength Pale Ale.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Malt character
malty

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Larry Jr.

◎ Appearance

Larry Jr. presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, tight collar with good adhesion to the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vivid tropical fruit—passionfruit, pineapple, and mango dominate the volatile aromatics. Below lies a gentle lemon citrus note and a supporting base of sweet pale malt that anchors the composition without asserting itself. The hop character remains fruit-forward and inviting rather than resinous or herbal.

passionfruit, pineapple, mangolemon zestpale malt sweetnessnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the tropical fruit profile carrying through to the palate in a seamless transition from aroma. Mid-palate develops a clean, light body with lemon and subtle malt sweetness providing structure without heaviness. Bitterness arrives gently, never harsh, and recedes quickly into the finish.

tropical fruit forwardlight bodyclean malt basegentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and crisp, leaving a dry, refreshing aftertaste with fading citrus notes. No lingering bitterness or astringency—only a clean, inviting conclusion that encourages another sip.

short, cleancitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Larry Jr.

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 Larry Jr.

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 tropical, fruity, light character as Larry Jr. will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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