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Nereides

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Elegant apple and pear notes with a light citrussy character, then a more-ish bitter finish. Galena is the only hop named, on Maris Otter and wheat, at 4.2 % ABV. Nereides is the newest beer on the brewery's trade list, available from 12 October 2026, and like all Abbeydale beers it is brewed with a gluten-reducing enzyme.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusywheat
fruity
citrusy
wheat
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent stone fruit character — ripe pear and green apple dominate, followed by a subtle citrus lift that suggests the Galena hop's elegant restraint.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nereides

◎ Appearance

Nereides displays a light golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings elegantly to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a delicate mousse that speaks to careful conditioning. A refined and approachable visual presentation for the style.

light goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent stone fruit character — ripe pear and green apple dominate, followed by a subtle citrus lift that suggests the Galena hop's elegant restraint. Beneath this fruit-forward profile sits a clean, understated malt base of pale cereal notes with a whisper of soft grain sweetness. No harsh phenolics or oxidation; the overall impression is fresh and inviting.

pear, applecitrus liftclean maltrefined

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the pale Malz Otter and wheat delivering a light, slightly sweet foundation that allows the fruit character to shine through. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness from the Galena hop — crisp and focused rather than aggressive — that builds gently into a dry, more-ish finish. The overall balance favors drinkability without sacrificing definition.

soft entrystone fruit forwardmeasured bitternessdry

◑ Finish

A lingering bitter grip carries through the finish with pleasant persistence, inviting another sip. The aftertaste is clean and slightly citric, with no astringency or off-notes.

persistent bitterclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

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

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.

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