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A hit of lively citrus opens and a fruity finish closes this blonde ale. It is made from the palest English ale malt with Slovenian Styrian and New Zealand Motueka hops, and the brewery pitches it as a thoroughbred that gallops across the taste buds towards a finishing straight. 4.5%, with cask pours in pubs as late as August 2026.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes from the Styrian Goldings and Motueka hops, displaying a complex interplay of lemon zest and subtle stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blonde

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue characteristic of English ale malt, presenting excellent clarity and brightness. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent foam that clings to the glass with good retention, creating delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, typical of cask-conditioned service.

pale goldenbright clarityfine persistent foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes from the Styrian Goldings and Motueka hops, displaying a complex interplay of lemon zest and subtle stone fruit. The pale English ale malt provides a clean, bready foundation without heaviness, allowing the noble hop character to remain the dominant aromatic signature.

citrus zeststone fruitclean maltnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate delivers an immediate burst of citrus and herbal hop character that carries through the mid-palate with refreshing crispness. A restrained bitterness of 15 IBU balances the light maltiness without asserting dominance, creating a clean, dry progression. The body remains light and smooth, with no astringency or harshness.

crisp citrusrestrained bitternesslight bodyclean dry

◑ Finish

The finish is swift and fruity, with residual citrus notes fading cleanly into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or heaviness remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

fruity fadedry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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