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Adnams Ghost Ship

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🌍 United Kingdom · Pale Ale · One of 65 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Ghost Ship is a pale ale brewed with a complex blend of malts and Styrian Goldings hops, creating a distinctive citrus and floral character. This easy-drinking beer offers a smooth, refreshing finish with subtle fruity notes and a well-balanced bitterness.

ABV
4.4%
IBU
35
SRM
golden8
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

crisp
75%
hoppy
75%
refreshing
75%
light
50%
citrus
50%
dry
25%
fruity
25%
hop bitterness
25%
floral
25%
malty
25%
herbal
0%
wheat
0%
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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Adnams Ghost Ship

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Adnams Ghost Ship

Appearance

Ghost Ship presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that maintains good retention. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with persistent bubbles rising through the glass, creating an inviting visual presentation.

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Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive citrus and floral notes from the Styrian Goldings hops, complemented by subtle fruity undertones. A clean, crisp malt backbone supports the hop-forward aromatics without overwhelming the senses, creating a balanced and approachable bouquet.

citrusfloralcrisphoppy

Taste

The palate opens with a light, refreshing entry showcasing bright citrus and subtle fruit character balanced by a clean malt foundation. The mid-palate maintains good body with a well-integrated bitterness that builds gradually, finishing dry without harshness or astringency.

crispcitrus-forwardbalancedsmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with moderate length, allowing subtle fruity and floral notes to linger pleasantly. A satisfying bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

cleandrycrisp aftertaste
81
hopIQ score
aroma
82
taste
81
appearance
83
finish
80
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