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AAB 049: Why hasn't Pacific Ale Taken Off?
Jul 11, 2024
Explore the unique Pacific ale beer style from Australia, its flavors, history, and limited global recognition. Learn from Australian beer educator Briony Liebich and Head Brewer Caolan Vaughan about the brewing process, sensory experience, and growing popularity of this refreshing and sessionable beer. Discover the distinctive qualities of Pacific Ale, its origins at Stone and Wood Brewing Co., and how it differs from classic Pale Ales. Dive into the brewing techniques, ingredients, and unique characteristics that make Pacific Ale a standout beer style in Australia.
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- Pacific Ale is a refreshing, sessionable beer with tropical fruit flavors ideal for the Australian climate.
- Stone and Wood brewery played a pivotal role in inventing Pacific Ale, focusing on Australian hop Galaxy and unique brewing methods.
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Overview of Pacific Ale Style
Pacific Ale, a popular beer style, is a distinctive Australian pale ale known for its burst of tropical fruit flavors, mainly attributed to the Australian hop Galaxy. Its appearance ranges from pale straw to gold with a slight haze, often described as one of the original hazy pales. The use of wheat in its malt bill gives it a softer palate, complementing the tropical hop profile without strong bitterness, creating a refreshing and easy-to-drink beer ideal for the Australian climate.
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