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Deep Seas

United Kingdom·Belgian Blonde Ale
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A Belgian-style blonde of 6.7%, built to show off the brewery's dual-strain house yeast. Fermentation temperature is managed to bring out the yeast's big fruity esters, Mandarina Bavaria hops add tangerine notes, and a small amount of malt flavour gives balance. Wheat in the recipe adds depth. Launched in 2024 together with a double dry-hopped IPA.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, East)
Keg Continental Style Beer
Gold · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Keg Continental Style Beer
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, East) (Keg Continental Style Beer)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (Keg Continental Style Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheatyeasty
fruity
wheat
yeasty
orange
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Mandarina Bavaria hops, with pronounced tangerine and orange peel character.
also:honey
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deep Seas

◎ Appearance

Deep Seas presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head is fine and persistent, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Mandarina Bavaria hops, with pronounced tangerine and orange peel character. Below this sits the fruity, estery signature of the dual-strain house yeast—subtle stone fruit and tropical esters add complexity. A soft wheaten undertone and delicate floral notes round out the bouquet without heaviness.

tangerinefruity estersorange peelfloral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp entry and a restrained sweetness from the Malz base. Mid-palate reveals ripe stone fruit and subtle citrus from the yeast, while the wheat adds a soft, grainy texture and body. Bitterness is gentle and well-balanced at 22 IBU, finishing dry without astringency.

stone fruitcrispbalanced bitternessgrainy texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes fading into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. The wheat contributes a subtle breadiness that extends the farewell without becoming cloying.

drycitrus fademineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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