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Royal Agave

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Fresh lemon-lime and melon, followed by a silky smooth finish: a tasty pale ale at 4.0 % ABV. Cashmere and Wai-iti are the only hops named, and they sit on Maris Otter and wheat. It arrived on the brewery's cask-special list on 7 October 2026 and is brewed with a gluten-reducing enzyme, as every Abbeydale beer is.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
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
citrusyfruitywheat
citrusy
fruity
wheat
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Citrus and stone fruit leap from the nose, with prominent lemon-lime notes supported by subtle melon undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Royal Agave

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that support the foam structure. The beer presents as refreshingly translucent, characteristic of a well-conditioned cask ale.

pale goldenbright and clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus and stone fruit leap from the nose, with prominent lemon-lime notes supported by subtle melon undertones. Cashmere and Wai-iti hops contribute a soft, herbal complexity without aggressive resinousness. The Maris Otter and wheat base provides a gentle, bready sweetness that frames rather than dominates the aromatic profile.

lemon and limemelon notesherbal hopssoft cereal sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and stone fruit character, immediately reinforced by a silky, smooth mouthfeel. Bitterness remains restrained at 25 IBU, allowing the hop-derived flavors to expand without harshness. The wheat contributes a slight body and texture, while the Maris Otter base sits quietly beneath, providing stability and subtle grain depth.

citrus-forwardsmooth texturegentle bitternessbalanced grain

◑ Finish

The finish remains dry and clean, with citrus notes lingering gently into the aftertaste. The silky mouthfeel persists through to the close, leaving no harsh edges or residual sweetness.

dry finishcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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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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