Velo
First brewed for the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, which passed the brewery in July 2014, and kept on as part of the cask range. It is made with orange peel, coriander and Cascade hops: a citrus edge, a touch of coriander on the nose, and a delicate spicy-sweet character where the spice meets the malt. Sessionable at 4.2 %.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Velo
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.
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.
About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same coriander, citrusy, spicy character as Velo will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.






