26 Pale Ale

Northbound Brewery in Eglinton, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Pale Ale - Classic English Regular

Score

6.13

ABV: 4.5%

IBU: 26

Ticks: 20

The name “26” comes from a Master Brewer’s measurement of bitterness contained within. This International Measure (IBU) gives the brewer and drinker an indication of the after swallow kick experienced at the back of the mouth. The 4 hop addition method gives a nicely balanced, refreshing and aromatic ale with a bold hop character. The New Zealand Sauvin hops impart a tangy taste on the palate.

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mart (27297) ticked 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 7 months ago

Magus, karamelline, linnaseline, puuviljane. Ok.

Tried from Bottle on 04 Aug 2025 at 21:07

6.5

SVD (7137) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 3 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Sample, golden beer, small head. Aroma is malty, sweet, light hops. Taste is the same, malty, sweetish, some hop citrus. Not bad

Tried on 24 Sep 2022 at 18:18

6.2

Jow (8309) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 6 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 8

Bottle at Sunflower first new Northern Ireland brewery rate I’ve run across. Dusty orange with a one finger white head. Nose is citrus and hay. Tastes of tangerine, lemons, hay, herbal. Thinner bodies.

Tried from Bottle on 11 Nov 2019 at 19:25

6.8

berkshirejohn (10223) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 6 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

[On tap at the Beech Hill Hotel, Londonderry.] A slightly hazy amber pour with a dense white head; grapefruit aroma; refreshing with bitter grapefruit taste. A simple but effective APA.

Tried from Draft on 29 Sep 2019 at 21:08

6.8

solidfunk (21946) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 7 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

A little citrus. Some malt. Pours amber with ok head. Slightly tangy finish. Bottle.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Feb 2019 at 21:36

6.9

omhper (44752) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 7 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled at Brickwork, Derry. Almost clear deep golden, rich head. Floral nose with some white currant. Mid dry with light-medium body and clean, rounded mouthfeel. Jasmin, white currant and notes of citrus. Mid bitter finish.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Mar 2018 at 18:51

5.3

fonefan (84534) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 8 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Bottle 500ml. @ [ Højbjerg Tasting ] - Saxo House, Højbjerg - Aarhus, Denmark. [ As Northbound 26 Pale ].Clear medium yellow colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white to white head. Aroma is moderate malty, pale malt, sweet malt, light yeasty, UK yeast, light earthy yeast. Flavor is light moderate sweet with a average duration, earthy hops - yeast, damp stain - fusty malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20171118] 5-3-5-3-9

Tried from Bottle on 23 Dec 2017 at 08:52

6.9

HenrikSoegaard (21963) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 8 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Cream white good mostly lasting head. Yellow colour. Moderate malty and hoppy aroma. Moderate bitter flavor. Average moderate bitter finish. Oily palate.

Tried from Bottle on 20 Nov 2017 at 10:57

5.2

Camons (21577) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 8 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Bottle @ Johns. Pours yellow with a white head. Aroma of malt, yeast, little fruit. Flavor is sweet, malt, yeast, mild fruity hops. Medium body, lively carbonation, light sweet finish. 181117

Tried from Bottle on 18 Nov 2017 at 05:13

saxo (29721) reviewed 26 Pale Ale from Northbound Brewery 8 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle @ Højbjerg tasting. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are malt, grass, fruits and hops. Light bitter finish.

Tried from Bottle on 18 Nov 2017 at 05:12