Overtone Pale Ale vs Wild Hare: Which Should You Drink?

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Overtone Pale Ale

Overtone Brewing Co.

United Kingdom · American Pale Ale

hopIQ rank #1203

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Wild Hare

Bath Ales

United Kingdom · American Pale Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

Overtone Pale Ale if you want to ease into the evening, Wild Hare if you want something with more presence. Both sit squarely in American Pale Ale territory with identical IBUs, but that half-percent ABV difference actually matters here—Overtone drinks lighter and more sessionable, while Wild Hare has just enough extra weight to feel more substantial. The IBU count is the same on paper, but Wild Hare's bittering feels more pronounced, probably because it's got more malt backbone to lean against.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Overtone Pale Ale when…

→You're starting your night or prefer lower-ABV options
→You want something sessionable and undemanding
→You prefer delicate hop expression over intensity

Pick Wild Hare when…

→You want a more substantial, fuller-bodied pale ale
→You prefer assertive, defined bitterness
→You're in the mood for something with more character

SIDE BY SIDE

	Overtone Pale Ale	Wild Hare
ABV	4.5%	5%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Pale gold	Pale gold
Style	American Pale Ale	American Pale Ale
Origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom

WHAT IT TASTES OF

10 shared · 2 distinct

Both beers

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STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Overtone Pale AleWild Hare

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TASTING NOTES

Overtone Pale Ale

RefreshingCitrusyClean

Overtone's got this really clean, almost delicate approach to the style. The hops are there—you get some piney, herbal notes—but they're not aggressive. It's the kind of pale ale that doesn't demand your attention; it just hangs out, crisp and straightforward. At 4.5%, it finishes dry without any lingering heaviness. Drinkable enough that you could comfortably have two or three without thinking about it.

Wild Hare

RefreshingCitrusyClean

Wild Hare punches a bit harder. There's more caramel malt structure underneath, which gives the beer a noticeably fuller mouthfeel. The hop bitterness lands with more definition—citrus and resin notes come through clearer because there's actual beer body supporting them. It's still balanced, but it's not trying to be subtle. This one rewards paying attention to it.

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