Dry and crisp.
A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Selby
◎ Appearance
A pale, luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that forms quickly and disperses with fine lacing. The beer displays vibrant carbonation throughout, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the clear body. At 5 SRM, the color sits at the threshold between pale straw and light gold, suggesting minimal Malz character.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with bright key lime—fresh juice and citrus zest oils rather than candied citrus notes. Beneath the lime sits a restrained, nearly neutral pale Malz base with only a whisper of cracker-like grain. The aroma remains clean and straightforward, allowing the lime adjunct to dominate without any competing fermentation esters or hop character.
◐ Taste
Entry is light and crisp, with the lime arriving as both bright acidity and fresh juice notes. The palate carries a gentle sour character—more pucker than aggressive funk—supported by a thin cracker note from the pale Malz. The finish drives toward dry and clean, the lime lingering as zest oil and citrus pith without sweetness or residual body.
◑ Finish
The close is crisp and bone-dry, with the key lime persisting just beyond the final sip as a pleasant zest note. Low alcohol and high carbonation ensure the beer drinks quickly and leaves no sticky residue, only a clean, refreshing aftertaste.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Selby
Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Selby
About Fruited Sour Ale
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What is a Fruited Sour Ale?
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