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Spindrift

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A blonde ale named after the spray blown from cresting waves; it dates from the 2000s and returns as a summer seasonal. Orange peel and biscuit are on the nose, the taste is bright, crisp and citrus-led, and a touch of malty sweetness comes before a dry, refreshing finish. Wheat in the grist gives it a full white head in the continental manner.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
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
citrusyorangewheat
citrusy
orange
wheat
malty
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh orange peel and sweet biscuit notes, characteristic of the blonde ale style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spindrift

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The wheat in the grist builds a substantial white head with strong retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh orange peel and sweet biscuit notes, characteristic of the blonde ale style. Subtle floral and herbal undertones from the noble hops provide balance without dominating. Clean fermentation character allows the citrus and malt to remain the focal points.

orange peelbiscuit sweetnessherbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and crisp with zesty citrus notes that define the mid-palate experience. A touch of malty sweetness develops, providing body and texture before the beer transitions to a dry, refreshing finish. Bitterness is restrained at 15 IBU, allowing fruit and malt to lead throughout.

citrus-forwardmalty sweetnesscrisp and dryrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with citrus notes lingering gently on the palate. Clean fermentation and low residual sweetness contribute to the overall refreshment, making this an approachable seasonal that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering citrusrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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