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St George's Glory

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Light amber, with a clean, zesty aroma and a floral note; the bitterness stays soft and the whole beer balanced. English Maris Otter malt with crystal and wheat forms the base, Fuggles supplies the soft bitterness and Bobek joins in. A pale ale at 4.2%, it turns up in April, brewed to toast St George's Day.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralmaltywheat
floral
malty
wheat
herbal
clean
hoppy
Aroma
A clean and zesty nose leads with floral notes characteristic of traditional English hop varieties.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St George's Glory

◎ Appearance

Light amber in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively yet restrained, creating a gentle effervescence appropriate to the style. The body presents a clean, inviting radiance typical of well-crafted pale ales.

light amberclearfine head lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

A clean and zesty nose leads with floral notes characteristic of traditional English hop varieties. The Fuggles and Bobek hops provide a soft, herbal backdrop without aggression, while the Maris Otter malz base contributes subtle grain sweetness and a hint of wheat. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, free from any harsh or metallic notes.

floral hopsherbalclean grainsoft aromatics

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp attack followed by a smooth mid-palate dominated by soft malt character and noble-hop influence. Bitterness is gentle and integrated, never harsh, allowing the wheat component to add a delicate dry texture. The overall flavor profile remains remarkably well-balanced, with no single element overpowering the composition.

smooth maltnoble hopssoft bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a dry edge that encourages another sip. Noble-hop bitterness lingers pleasantly without persistence, fading gracefully into a subtle grain sweetness.

dryrefreshingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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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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