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Rockfield is the brewery's flagship IPA, inspired by first-generation New England IPAs but brewed with barley malt only, without other grains. The water is very soft and rich in chlorides, Mosaic and Citra are used at every stage of production, and the yeast is a typically British strain. It is light gold, with a long, herbal, almost balsamic bitterness and intense notes of yellow fruit, citrus and white peach.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalcitrusypeach
herbal
citrusy
peach
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes and yellow stone fruit, particularly white peach, layered with an herbal quality that borders on balsamic.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rockfield

◎ Appearance

Rockfield presents a light gold hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head is dense and persistent, laying down fine lacing along the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is visible and well-integrated, maintaining the beer's crisp, refined presentation.

light goldbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes and yellow stone fruit, particularly white peach, layered with an herbal quality that borders on balsamic. Mosaic and Citra work in concert to deliver both fruity intensity and botanical complexity. A subtle maltiness provides gentle backbone without dominance, allowing the aromatic profile to remain hop-forward and assertive.

citrus, white peachherbal, balsamicfloral hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, clean fruit flavors that echo the aroma—yellow citrus and peach lead the initial taste. Bitterness arrives gradually and persists with an herbal, almost balsamic quality that defines the mid-palate. The malt structure, built entirely from barley, provides a lean, dry foundation that amplifies the hop expression without muddying the finish.

clean citrus entryherbal bitternesslean, dry malt basepeach notes

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a long, lingering herbal bitterness that carries through to the aftertaste. Drying sensations build gradually, leaving behind citrus zest and a subtle botanical impression that encourages the next sip.

herbal finishlong bitternessdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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