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Vietnam · American Pale Ale · 4.7% ABV
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Overall similarity
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Heart of Darkness Impermanence Pale Ale if you want a slightly fuller mouthfeel and more assertive hop presence,
Pasteur Street Cyclo Pale Ale if you want a leaner, crisper drinking experience.
Both clock in at nearly identical IBUs (38), so bitterness isn't the differentiator here—it's the body and how each brewery articulates their hops. The 0.2% ABV difference is negligible, but Heart of Darkness carries itself with noticeably more weight on the palate. Choose based on whether you're in the mood for a pale ale that feels substantial or one that drinks like it's trying to disappear.
At a glance
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Structurally near-identical
Structurally these two are the same beer. The difference is in the aromatics. Bitterness and texture match exactly. Heart of Darkness Impermanence Pale Ale runs a touch fuller in body (Δ 3). Heart of Darkness Impermanence Pale Ale brings a distinct dry note that Pasteur Street Cyclo Pale Ale doesn't.
Beer DNA
Body
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Sweetness
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Situations
In words
Heart of Darkness Impermanence Pale Ale
Impermanence hits you with a rounded, almost creamy mouthfeel that's unusual for a 4.7% pale ale. The hops don't scream—they linger with a gentle piney-citrus undertone that feels deliberate, almost restrained. There's a faint sweetness in the finish that keeps it from feeling dry, and it's got enough body to actually taste like something rather than just flavored water. This is a pale ale that wants you to pay attention.
Pasteur Street Cyclo Pale Ale
Cyclo tastes like someone figured out how to make a pale ale that disappears while you're drinking it. It's lean and snappy, with hops that come in fast and leave without overstaying their welcome. The finish is clean to the point of being slightly austere—no lingering sweetness, no roundness. It's the kind of beer that doesn't demand anything from you, which is exactly why you might want it.
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