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Hops & Glory

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Citrus and tropical fruit rise from the glass, and on the palate come juicy grapefruit and fresh orange peel. Hops & Glory is Hawkstone's first cask beer, brewed at Butcombe with six British-grown hop varieties including First Gold and Olicana, plus Maris Otter barley and Mendip spring water. A bright, pale gold ale at 4.2%.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
citrusytropicaljuicy
citrusy
tropical
juicy
orange
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit aromatics, led by juicy grapefruit and fresh orange peel.
also:malty
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hops & Glory

◎ Appearance

Hops & Glory presents a bright, pale gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence that reflects the beer's fresh character.

pale goldclearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit aromatics, led by juicy grapefruit and fresh orange peel. British hop varieties—First Gold and Olicana prominent among them—create a clean, herbaceous backdrop that frames the fruit without overwhelming it. The Maris Otter barley adds a subtle, biscuity sweetness that grounds the composition.

citrus-forwardgrapefruitorange peeltropical notesherbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate opens bright and juicy, with grapefruit and orange peel flavors leading the charge across the mid-palate. Moderate bittering (35 IBU) arrives with restraint, providing structure without harshness, while a light malty sweetness from the Maris Otter barley creates balance and body. The finish is clean and crisp, driven by the hop bitterness that lingers without drying excessively.

juicycitrus-drivenbalanced bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The ale closes with a dry, hoppy aftertaste that fades steadily, leaving a pleasant lingering bitterness and a whisper of orange zest. The moderate alcohol (4.2% ABV) ensures a refreshing, light conclusion without warming or heaviness.

dryhoppyrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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