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Deepdale is the gluten-free session pale of the regular range, named like many Buxton beers after a Peak District dale. The brewery calls it a refreshing pale ale bursting with modern hops yet light and highly drinkable; its tasting words are crisp, easy drinking and stone fruit. At 4.0% it lists 24 IBU. A Finnish state-retailer tasting sheet finds a golden-brown, medium-bodied beer with moderate hopping that is malty, aromatic and fruity. Barley is the only allergen named.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Herbal, floral 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
fruityhoppymalty
fruity
hoppy
malty
peach
floral
clean
Aroma
The nose is fresh and aromatic, led by modern noble hops that deliver citrus and floral notes with subtle stone fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deepdale

◎ Appearance

Deepdale presents a golden-brown hue with good clarity and a stable, creamy head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The beer displays bright, lively carbonation characteristic of a well-crafted session ale. Medium body is evident in the way the liquid coats the glass.

golden-brownclearstable headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and aromatic, led by modern noble hops that deliver citrus and floral notes with subtle stone fruit undertones. A light, supportive maltz backbone emerges beneath the hop-forward character, offering gentle biscuit and grain notes. The overall profile is crisp and inviting without aggressive intensity.

citrusfloral hopsstone fruitbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

On the palate, Deepdale is easy-drinking and refreshingly balanced, with moderate bitterness from its 24 IBU that never overwhelms. Stone fruit flavors persist through the mid-palate, supported by a malty sweetness that provides body without heaviness. The hop bitterness is clean and measured, fading gradually into the finish.

moderate bitternessstone fruitmalty sweetnessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, leaving a pleasant lingering bitterness on the palate. Carbonation gives the aftertaste a lively quality that encourages another sip.

dry finishcrisp aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
77
Finish
74
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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About Session Pale Ale

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What is a Session Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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