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Hedgerow

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Hedgerow is a classic English pale ale brewed with whole-cone Harlequin and Bramling Cross hops, with Admiral alongside. Grassy and floral notes recall the hedgerows of the English countryside and sit with subtle aromas of passionfruit, peach and apricot. Using whole cones rather than pellets gives a fuller hop character on the palate and a rounder, deeper bitterness. The brewery released it in June 2026 as a traditional, balanced pale ale at 4.4 %.

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
grassyfloralpeach
grassy
floral
peach
hoppy
tropical
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with grassy and herbaceous hedgerow character, anchored by the floral spice of Bramling Cross.
also:citrusy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hedgerow

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue dominates the glass, reflecting the beer's moderate colour intensity at 8 SRM. The pour develops a substantial, cream-coloured head with good retention and fine lacing that clings to the sides. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating an inviting, freshly poured appearance.

pale goldenpersistent headfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with grassy and herbaceous hedgerow character, anchored by the floral spice of Bramling Cross. Stone fruit aromatics—passionfruit, peach, and apricot—weave through the profile with delicate sweetness, supported by subtle Malz undertones that add roundness without heaviness. Whole-cone hopping contributes a fuller, more dimensional hop character than pellets would deliver.

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◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the malt foundation providing gentle sweetness that balances the hop presence. Mid-palate reveals the full effect of whole-cone brewing: a rounder, deeper bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than asserting sharp edges, complemented by lingering stone fruit character. The 35 IBU register as composed and measured, allowing malt and fruit to remain in conversation.

balanced bitternessstone fruit notesclean malt baserounded finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, drying gradually without harshness. A subtle grassy-herbal note persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

dryherbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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