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Salem ORO

Batemans Brewery
United Kingdom·Golden Ale
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A golden ale, light yellow, with a gentle floral aroma and a light, crisp body. Warm biscuity malt carries lively citrus and pine, and the clean finish ends in a zesty burst of grapefruit that lingers, hoppy to the last. At 3.4%, Maris Otter pale and cara malts meet Chinook, Cascade and Nelson Sauvin. ORO is available in January.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter42 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusymalty
hoppy
citrusy
malty
floral
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle floral notes and a clean herbal character from noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Salem ORO

◎ Appearance

Salem ORO presents a bright, light yellow hue with excellent clarity and pale golden reflections. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. Lacing clings to the walls in delicate patterns as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle floral notes and a clean herbal character from noble hops. Underlying the aromatics is a soft, biscuity malt foundation that invites without overwhelming. Citrus and light pine emerge on closer inspection, creating an inviting and balanced bouquet.

floral, herbalbiscuit maltcitrus, pine

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with warm biscuit and pale malt forming a soft, approachable base. Mid-palate develops lively citrus notes and subtle pine character from Chinook, Cascade, and Nelson Sauvin hops, maintaining a light, dry body throughout. Bitterness is assertive but never harsh, with a clean, hoppy profile that sits at the fore of the experience.

crisp, dryhoppymalty, biscuitycitrus, grapefruit

◑ Finish

The finish delivers a bright, zesty burst of grapefruit that lingers pleasantly on the palate. A lingering hoppy dryness persists, encouraging another sip without fatigue.

grapefruit zesthoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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