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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Overtone Pale Ale if you want bright, West Coast citrus clarity,
Pentonville Pale if you want earthier British restraint.
Both clock in at 4.5% and 38 IBUs, so the match is tight—this comes down to hop character and brewing philosophy. Overtone leans American in execution; Pentonville reads like a pale ale that respects tradition. Neither dominates; it's about which direction you're leaning today.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 5
Sweetness
Δ 0
Bitterness
Situations
In words
Overtone Pale Ale
Overtone hits you with that classic American pale ale snap—grapefruit pith and a clean, almost mineral dryness on the finish. There's pine resin underneath, but it doesn't go harsh. At 4.5%, it drinks lighter than it tastes, which means you can actually taste the beer instead of chasing alcohol warmth. It's the kind of pale ale that makes you think about what's in the glass.
Pentonville Pale
Pentonville feels more restrained, almost polished. The bitterness is there (those 38 IBUs register), but it's herbal and measured rather than aggressive. There's a subtle caramel undertone that suggests a touch more malt backbone than Overtone. It's the pale ale that doesn't shout; it just sits well in your hand and keeps delivering.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 48 vs 48 · Δ 0
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 7
Only Overtone Pale Ale
Shared character
Only Pentonville Pale