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Lawless Village

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Named after Portobello, the Edinburgh seaside district where the brewery began, this copper-coloured beer is brewed in the manner of a traditional American IPA at a modest 4.5 %. Pale and crystal malts lay down a caramel-tinged base, over which Cascade and Centennial bring citrus, chiefly grapefruit, and a floral, lightly piney aroma. The bitterness is moderate at 37 IBU and the finish is citrusy and dry. It is one of the two beers Bellfield launched with.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter37 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession

AWARDS

UK Country Winner · 2017
World Beer Awards
Speciality Beer – Gluten Free
★UK Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Speciality Beer – Gluten Free)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
caramel
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes, dominated by grapefruit zest from Cascade and Centennial hops.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lawless Village

◎ Appearance

A copper-coloured ale with good transparency and a steady white head that clings to the glass walls with moderate persistence. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending the beer a fresh and inviting visual character.

copper, clearbright white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes, dominated by grapefruit zest from Cascade and Centennial hops. Beneath the citrus runs a floral and gently piney backdrop, while pale and crystal malts contribute a subtle caramel sweetness that grounds the bouquet without overriding the hop profile.

grapefruit, citrus zestfloral, pineycaramel malt base

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean with a balanced malt sweetness that gives way to a moderately dry mid-palate. Citrus and grapefruit persist across the tongue, supported by a measured bitterness of 37 IBU that sits comfortably in the middle register—enough to structure the beer without dominance. The crystal malt adds a light caramel undertone that prevents the hop bitterness from becoming harsh.

balanced citrusmoderate bitternessdry palatesubtle caramel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with citrus notes fading gracefully and a lingering, soft bitterness that is neither astringent nor cloying. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

dry, citrus-drivensoft lingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About American IPA

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What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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