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Beavertown Gamma Ray APA

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

Gamma Ray is a bold and vibrant American Pale Ale bursting with citrus and tropical fruit character from its generous use of American hops. This sessionable yet flavourful brew delivers a crisp, clean finish with a balanced malt backbone that keeps it refreshing and drinkable.

ABV
5.4%
IBU
55
SRM
golden8
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

citrus
100%
crisp
75%
hoppy
75%
refreshing
75%
dry
63%
pine
50%
light
50%
herbal
38%
fruity
25%
hop bitterness
25%
floral
25%
malty
25%
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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 Beavertown Gamma Ray APA

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 Beavertown Gamma Ray APA

Appearance

Gamma Ray presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant, luminous quality. A dense white head forms with good retention, supported by lively carbonation that creates a visually appealing cascade.

goldenclearwhite headbright

Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by assertive American hop character, showcasing bold citrus and tropical fruit notes with prominent grapefruit and pine aromatics. A subtle resinous quality underlies the fragrant hops, while clean malt notes provide a gentle, supportive backdrop without overshadowing the hop-forward profile.

citrusgrapefruitpinetropical

Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and tropical fruit flavors that build into a firm, well-balanced bitterness at the mid-palate. The malt backbone provides just enough sweetness to anchor the aggressive hop character, creating a sophisticated equilibrium between boldness and drinkability throughout.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitterhoppyclean palate

Finish

The finish is dry and remarkably clean, with lingering hop bitterness and resinous notes that fade gradually. This crisp, refreshing conclusion demonstrates excellent sessionability despite the beer's bold flavor intensity.

drycleanlingering bitter
82
hopIQ score
aroma
86
taste
84
appearance
85
finish
83
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