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Steel & Grit

Abbeydale Brewery
United Kingdom·Hazy Pale Ale
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Juicy citrus, tropical pineapple and a spicy edge, hazy and untamed, closing on a crisp bitter finish. Citra, Mosaic and the experimental hop HPA 065 sit on Maris Otter, wheat and oats at 4.4 % ABV. Steel & Grit is a mountain pale ale brewed with fellow Sheffield independents Buffalo Systems, an outdoor-gear specialist, for a spirit of adventure.

ABV
4.4%
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
citrusyjuicytropical
citrusy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
spicy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus—bright lemon and bergamot from Citra—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and pineapple notes.
also:fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steel & Grit

◎ Appearance

Steel & Grit presents a hazy, golden-amber body with a soft, turbid veil created by suspended yeast and grain matter. The head builds with modest retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and integrated, befitting the approachable 4.4% ABV.

golden-amber, hazysoft foam retentionbright and untamed

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus—bright lemon and bergamot from Citra—layered beneath tropical stone fruit and pineapple notes. Mosaic and HPA 065 contribute a subtle spice and herbal backbone that adds depth without dominating. A light, grainy Maris Otter base grounds the composition with a touch of warm wheat sweetness.

citrus, pineapplespicy hop charactertropical stone fruit

◐ Taste

On the palate, juicy citrus arrives first, followed by the promised pineapple and a peppery spice that builds gently through the mid-palate. The wheat and oats contribute a soft, rounded mouthfeel and subtle sweetness, while the 40 IBU bitterness emerges cleanly without harshness. The finish transitions to a crisp, dry hop bite that lingers with mineral clarity.

juicy citrus entrypeppery spice mid-palatecrisp bitter close

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and clean, with a lingering citrus-driven bitterness and a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry, crispcitrus-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Hazy Pale Ale

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What is a Hazy Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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