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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 touch more alcohol warmth and body,
Pasteur Street Cyclo Pale Ale if you want pure hop clarity at lighter weight.
Both sit at the same IBU threshold (38), so bitterness won't separate them—it's really about mouthfeel. The 0.2% ABV difference sounds tiny until you're halfway through a pint and feel that subtle grip. Neither will disappoint; it's about whether you're in a mood for a slightly richer experience or something that drinks cleaner.
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
Δ 2
Situations
In words
Heart of Darkness Impermanence Pale Ale
Impermanence has a noticeably fuller body than you'd expect from a 4.7% pale ale—there's a creamy texture on the midpalate that suggests some careful malt selection. The hops arrive clean and resinous without being aggressive, finishing with a gentle warmth that lingers just long enough to feel substantial. It's the kind of beer that doesn't announce itself loudly but rewards you for paying attention.
Pasteur Street Cyclo Pale Ale
Cyclo drinks with immediate precision—hops pop on the front end, then snap into focus rather than blur together. The body is noticeably lighter, which means the bitterness feels sharper and the finish dries faster. This is a pale ale that gets out of its own way and lets you taste what's actually in the glass, no pretense.
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