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Gentle biscuit malt, classic British hops and subtle citrus notes make this 3.7% English pale ale easy to enjoy. Arkell's brewed it to celebrate football's biggest stage, and it finishes clean and crisp, a smooth, balanced pint made for watching the game with friends. It is poured on cask and draught.

ABV
3.7%
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
cleanmaltynoble hop
clean
malty
noble hop
bready
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft biscuit and bread-forward Malz character, characteristic of English pale ale tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Showboater

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. The head builds with good retention and leaves fine Schaumkleiden down the glass as it settles. Lively carbonation is evident throughout the pour, creating a fresh and inviting presentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft biscuit and bread-forward Malz character, characteristic of English pale ale tradition. Classic noble hops emerge as the beer warms, adding gentle herbal notes alongside subtle citrus undertones. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with no sharp edges.

biscuit Malznoble hopsgentle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malty entry that echoes the biscuit and bread notes from the aroma. Mid-palate reveals a smooth integration of Edelhopfen character with restrained citrus notes, while moderate bitterness—around 35 IBU—provides structure without aggression. The body remains light yet satisfying, never thin or underdeveloped.

clean malty entrymoderate bitternesssmooth balance

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with bitterness fading cleanly and leaving a dry, thirst-quenching aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains, only the memory of bread and gentle herbal notes.

dry crispclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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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.

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