Spearbeer vs Triple Point Pale Ale: Which Should You Drink?

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Spearbeer

Crow Peak Brewing Company

United States · American Pale Ale

hopIQ rank #3129

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Triple Point Pale Ale

Triple Point Brewing

United Kingdom · American Pale Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

Spearbeer if you want to feel the alcohol warming your chest and a bolder presence in your mouth, Triple Point Pale Ale if you want to drink something approachable that won't tire you out after two or three. Both hit the same IBU target at 38, so the bitterness lands the same way—it's really about whether you want that extra 1.5% ABV doing work in the glass. Spearbeer's the more substantial pour; Triple Point's the smarter choice if you're settling in for a longer session.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Spearbeer when…

→You've eaten dinner and want something with presence
→You're sampling a few beers and want one that stands out in a lineup
→You prefer ales with noticeable alcohol warmth

Pick Triple Point Pale Ale when…

→You're starting your night or have a few hours ahead
→You want hop bitterness without alcohol weight getting in the way
→You prefer beers that don't fatigue your palate over multiple glasses

SIDE BY SIDE

	Spearbeer	Triple Point Pale Ale
ABV	6%	4.5%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Golden	Golden
Style	American Pale Ale	American Pale Ale
Origin	United States	United Kingdom

WHAT IT TASTES OF

10 shared · 1 distinct

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STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

SpearbeerTriple Point Pale Ale

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TASTING NOTES

Spearbeer

RefreshingCitrusyClean

Spearbeer carries real weight for a pale ale. That 6% ABV isn't hidden—you taste it in the slightly boozy warmth that arrives mid-sip and sticks around. The 38 IBUs give you a sharp, piney bite without being aggressive, and there's enough malt backbone to stand up to it. It's not delicate. It's a pale ale that feels like it means something.

Triple Point Pale Ale

RefreshingCitrusyCrisp

Triple Point drinks like someone actually thought about drinkability. At 4.5%, it's lean and clean without sacrificing the hop character—same 38 IBUs, but they feel sharper because there's less malt cushioning them. You get the bitterness upfront and it fades quick. It's the kind of pale ale that doesn't announce itself; you just keep reaching for another one.

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