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A rich, food-friendly table ale with a soft oatmeal body and mellow bitterness, malt-forward with hints of toast and biscuit and a clean, versatile finish. The working beer that proves everyday drinking can be quietly extraordinary.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastyclean
malty
toasty
clean
bready
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft toasted malt and biscuit notes that evoke freshly baked bread without heaviness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BDG

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue that catches light with gentle clarity and an inviting translucence. The head forms quickly and settles to a fine, persistent ring that clings to the glass with quiet confidence. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a soft visual presence appropriate to its understated character.

pale goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft toasted malt and biscuit notes that evoke freshly baked bread without heaviness. Underneath lies a delicate, herbaceous hop presence that suggests countryside fields rather than citrus or pine. There is no yeast funk or sulfur—only the clean, straightforward grain character of a working ale.

toasted maltbiscuitclean grainherbaceous hops

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malt-forward, with the oatmeal body delivering a creamy mouthfeel that coats without cloying. Mid-palate develops warm toasted and bread-crust flavors, balanced by a mellow bitterness that arrives as a gentle restraint rather than assertive bite. The finish remains clean and composed, allowing the ale's food-friendly nature to emerge.

creamy bodytoasted maltmellow bitternessbread-crust

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish that fades with grace, leaving behind subtle malt warmth and a gentle drying sensation. The aftertaste is crisp and neutral, inviting the next sip without lingering minerality or sharp edges.

clean finishsubtle warmthcrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
79
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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Food Pairing

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About Table Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Table Ale?

Table Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Table Ale

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