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Birds & Bees

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Williams Bros. from the Scottish lowlands has long brewed with foraged botanicals, and Birds & Bees proves why. Golden and light at 4.3%, it opens with lemongrass and heather honey — floral and faintly sweet — before a crisp, citrusy snap pulls it all into balance. Perfect for warm afternoons when you want refreshment without weight.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcleanhoney
floral
clean
honey
citrusy
herbal
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by delicate floral notes from heather honey and lemongrass, creating an inviting and aromatic profile.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Birds & Bees

◎ Appearance

Birds & Bees pours a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. A delicate white head forms with fine carbonation visible throughout, displaying crisp lacing that suggests excellent freshness and conditioning.

pale goldenbrilliantfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by delicate floral notes from heather honey and lemongrass, creating an inviting and aromatic profile. Subtle grain undertones support the botanical character without overwhelming the senses, making this an elegant and refreshing sensory introduction.

florallemongrassheather honeybotanical

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and light with clean malty grain character backed by gentle honey sweetness. A subtle citrus note complements the herbal lemongrass, building into a dry, effervescent mid-palate that remains refreshing without excess bitterness from the modest 25 IBU.

crisplight maltycitrus honeydry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with smooth edges, fading gracefully without harsh aftertaste. A lingering whisper of honey and floral notes provides pleasant closure to this well-balanced summer ale.

cleandrysmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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