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Hop Pickers' Harvest

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Hop Pickers' Harvest is the green-hop version of Hop Pickers' Pale and the brewery's first beer of its kind, first brewed in autumn 2025 only with freshly picked Ernest from Hukins Hop farm in Tenterden, Kent. Only hours pass between picking and the brewhouse, and there is no dry hop. Bright tropical and citrus fruit, subtle anise and a fresh floral, spicy, almost leafy character lead, with a touch more bitterness than the year-round pale. It is brewed once a year at harvest.

ABV
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
tropicalcitrusyfloral
tropical
citrusy
floral
hoppy
spicy
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with vivid tropical and citrus fruit notes—green mango, lime zest, and grapefruit—lifted by the freshness of recently harvested Ernest hops.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Pickers' Harvest

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The visual clarity and vigorous effervescence speak to the beer's fresh, vibrant character.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vivid tropical and citrus fruit notes—green mango, lime zest, and grapefruit—lifted by the freshness of recently harvested Ernest hops. A subtle thread of anise and herbal spice runs beneath, with a clean floral character and a gently leafy, almost green quality that speaks to the green-hop provenance. No oxidation or stale notes; the aroma is alive and immediate.

tropical fruitcitrus zestanisefresh herbsfloral spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright, medium body and the same tropical-citrus impressions from the aroma, softened by a clean, understated malt sweetness. The bitterness is approachable yet noticeable—slightly higher than its year-round sibling—arriving in the mid-palate with a peppery, herbaceous quality that echoes the leafy hop character. The finish builds a gentle astringency without harshness, keeping the beer refreshing and balanced.

citrus-forwardherbal bitternesslight-bodiedgreen-hop spice

◑ Finish

A crisp, medium-length finish with lingering citrus and a soft, spicy dryness that invites another sip. The aftertaste remains clean and floral, with no cloying sweetness or harsh edges.

crisp dryherbal aftertastemedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
79
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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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.

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