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Bee's Honey Pale Ale

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Rich honey sweetness meets subtle floral hints in this light pale ale, made with honey from just round the corner from the brewery on Kingsdown Road. It builds on a popular Arkell's beer last brewed over six years ago and comes as a summer beer at 4.5%.

ABV
4.5%
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
honeyfloralclean
honey
floral
clean
hoppy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced honey sweetness, reminiscent of wildflower honey and gentle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bee's Honey Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright transparency and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains good Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in fine, delicate patterns. The light body is clearly evident against bright light.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced honey sweetness, reminiscent of wildflower honey and gentle floral undertones. Subtle herbal and citrus notes from the Edelhopfen emerge on the second pass, with a clean, grassy backdrop that avoids any aggressive hop character.

honey forwardfloral sweetnessherbal hop notesclean grass

◐ Taste

Honey dominates the palate entry, providing a smooth, natural sweetness that builds through the mid-section. The bitterness sits at a restrained level (35 IBU), allowing the Malz to support the honey without asserting roasted or toasty flavors. A crisp, citrusy dryness emerges toward the finish, maintaining balance and preventing cloying development.

honey-led sweetnessrestrained bitternesscitrus notesclean Malz

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and dry, with honey fading into a gentle bitterness. The aftertaste remains light and clean, with a lingering floral memory and no astringency.

dry finishlight aftertastefloral echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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