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Babel Happy
English Pale Ale 5.5 º
Babel Happy presents a robust take on the English Pale Ale tradition, balancing a complex three-malt base with classic English hops. The sensory profile is defined by a prominent ester profile reminiscent of ripe orchard fruits, supported by a backbone of bready and biscuity malt character. Its English hops provide a foundational earthy and floral quality that integrates seamlessly with the moderate bitterness. Despite its higher strength for the style, it maintains the drinkability and dry finish characteristic of an Ordinary Bitter, offering a sophisticated interplay between toasted malt sweetness and a firm, hop-driven structure.
Appearance. Pale amber to light copper (8-14 SRM); good clarity; low to moderate off-white head with fair retention.
Aroma. Moderate malt intensity featuring bready, biscuity, and lightly toasty notes from the three-malt blend. A noticeable presence of ripe fruit esters is accompanied by the earthy, floral, and slightly resiny character of English hops. Low caramel sweetness is present without diacetyl.
Taste. Initial impression of bready malt followed by a medium to moderately high bitterness. Flavors of toasted biscuit and light caramel are layered with pronounced ripe fruit esters. English hop flavor contributes earthy and floral notes. The finish is decidedly dry with a lingering, clean bitterness.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body, providing a slightly fuller texture than typical for the style due to the 5.5% ABV. Moderate carbonation with a subtle, well-integrated alcohol warmth.
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